US Bridges

US 175 over Pickens Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of RM 2329 · Structure no. 101080019706032

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,297
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Pickens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Pickens Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 10,297 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,770 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesPickens Branch
Location0.85 MI NW of RM 2329
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26192, -95.93159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic10,297 (2020)
Projected traffic13,770 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 over Pickens Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 over Pickens Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 over Pickens Branch carry?

About 10,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Pickens Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 175 over Pickens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.