US Bridges

US 175 EB over Clear Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.8 MI NW of FM 2329 · Structure no. 101080019706056

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 EB over Clear 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 7,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2033. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of FM 2329
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28846, -95.97282
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,294 (2024)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Clear 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 Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 7,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.