US Bridges

Bu 175 G over Coon Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of Lp 7 · Structure no. 101080019801001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 175 G over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 175 G over Coon Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBu 175 G
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of Lp 7
RouteState Highway 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19073, -95.81584
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic2,260 (2013)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bu 175 G over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Bu 175 G over Coon 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 Bu 175 G over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Bu 175 G over Coon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bu 175 G over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.