US Bridges

US 175 WB over White Rock Creek Rel #3

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of SH 310 · Structure no. 180570019702138

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
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 Rel #3 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over White Rock Creek Rel #3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Rel #3
Location1.80 MI E of SH 310
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74553, -96.72887
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Rel #3 built?

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

What condition is US 175 WB over White Rock Creek Rel #3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over White Rock Creek Rel #3 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 Rel #3?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over White Rock Creek Rel #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.