US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300019703114
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,521
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 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 15,521 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,820 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 175 WB over Buffalo 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 15,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 175 WB over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.