US Bridges

US 175 WB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of SH 310 · Structure no. 180570019702135

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over White Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 42,037 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,280 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.70 MI E of SH 310
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74579, -96.73095
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,037 (2023)
Projected traffic44,280 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over White Rock 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 WB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 42,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.