US Bridges

US 175 Ebfr over Elam Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019702149

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,290
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ebfr over Elam Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Ebfr over Elam Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 175 Ebfr
CrossesElam Branch
Location1.10 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7229, -96.69874
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,290 (2015)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ebfr over Elam Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 Ebfr over Elam Branch 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 Ebfr over Elam Branch carry?

About 5,290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ebfr over Elam Branch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Ebfr over Elam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.