US Bridges

US 175 Ebfr over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702181

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
85,691
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ebfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 Ebfr over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 88 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 85,691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 Ebfr
CrossesDrain
Location1.60 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67898, -96.60912
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,691 (2023)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Ebfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 175 Ebfr over Drain 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 Ebfr over Drain carry?

About 85,691 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ebfr over Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 175 Ebfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.