US Bridges

US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702178

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br 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 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 41,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,870 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesEdd RD & Hickory Ck Br
Location1.65 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67912, -96.60878
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,284 (2022)
Projected traffic41,870 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and 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 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br built?

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

What condition is US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br carry?

About 41,284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Edd RD & Hickory Ck Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.