US Bridges

US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of SH 310 · Structure no. 180570019702142

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5 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 38,477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,620 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Rel #5
Location2.20 MI SE of SH 310
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74154, -96.72179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,477 (2023)
Projected traffic31,620 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5 built?

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

What condition is US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5 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 White Rock Creek Rel #5 carry?

About 38,477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over White Rock Creek Rel #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.