US Bridges

US 175 Wbfr over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702125

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Wbfr over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 175 Wbfr over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Wbfr
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2.50 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7056, -96.66956
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2015)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wbfr over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 Wbfr over Prairie Creek 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 Wbfr over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Wbfr over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Wbfr over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.