US Bridges

US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 741 · Structure no. 181300019703097

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 77 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 34,267 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,974 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesLittle Buffalo Crk
Location0.3 MI E of FM 741
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6344, -96.4612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic34,267 (2022)
Projected traffic47,974 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Buffalo Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk carry?

About 34,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 175 over Little Buffalo Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.