US Bridges

FM 875 over South Prong Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of FM 528 · Structure no. 180710115901005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,164
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 875 over South Prong Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 875 over South Prong Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 875
CrossesSouth Prong Creek
Location4.6 MI W of FM 528
RouteState Highway 875
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40729, -96.96213
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,164 (2020)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 875 over South Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 875 over South Prong 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 875 over South Prong Creek carry?

About 2,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 875 over South Prong Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 875 over South Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.