US Bridges

US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 7.35 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702092

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib is a concrete slab carrying US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,070 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,614 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesE Fork Trinity Riv Trib
Location7.35 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64558, -96.52575
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,070 (2022)
Projected traffic40,614 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib carry?

About 25,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.