US Bridges

US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702176

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,834 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 Ebml
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68189, -96.61476
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,846 (2023)
Projected traffic71,834 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ebml over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek carry?

About 42,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Ebml over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.