US Bridges

US 175 EB FR over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702168

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB FR over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB FR over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB FR
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2.50 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70481, -96.66996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2015)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 EB FR over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB FR over Prairie 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 EB FR over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB FR over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB FR over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.