US Bridges

US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300019703115

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 31,041 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,270 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175
CrossesBuffalo Creek Relief
Location0.7 MI E of FM 148
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62325, -96.43964
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 inspectionApril 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,041 (2023)
Projected traffic28,270 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Buffalo Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief carry?

About 31,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 175 over Buffalo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.