US Bridges

US 175 over Larue Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.10 MI NW of Bu 175G · Structure no. 101080019706058

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Larue Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Larue Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 13,135 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,810 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesLarue Branch
Location2.10 MI NW of Bu 175G
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24203, -95.90592
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,135 (2020)
Projected traffic16,810 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Larue Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 175 over Larue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 over Larue Branch carry?

About 13,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Larue Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 175 over Larue Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.