US Bridges

US 175 Wbfr over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702128

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,637
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Wbfr over Hickory Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Wbfr over Hickory 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 5 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 1,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 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
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68216, -96.61431
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,637 (2023)
Projected traffic3,735 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is US 175 Wbfr over Hickory 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 Wbfr over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Wbfr over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Wbfr over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.