US Bridges

US 175 over Anthony Branch

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300019703116

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,939
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 over Anthony Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 over Anthony Branch 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 26,939 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
CrossesAnthony Branch
Location1.40 MI E of FM 148
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61852, -96.42882
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 traffic26,939 (2020)
Projected traffic28,270 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 Anthony Branch built?

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

What condition is US 175 over Anthony 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 over Anthony Branch carry?

About 26,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 175 over Anthony Branch?

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

Who owns US 175 over Anthony Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.