US Bridges

US 175 EB over North Twin Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of SH 334 · Structure no. 101080019706054

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over North Twin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 EB over North Twin Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,510 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesNorth Twin Creek
Location1.4 MI NW of SH 334
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34284, -96.06182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2013)
Projected traffic5,510 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 EB over North Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 175 EB over North Twin Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over North Twin Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over North Twin Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over North Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.