US Bridges

FM 741 over US 175

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · US 175 at FM 741 · Structure no. 181300019703194

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 741 over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 741 over US 175 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 741
CrossesUS 175
LocationUS 175 at FM 741
RouteState Highway 741
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63522, -96.46697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,787 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 741 over US 175 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 741 over US 175 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 741 over US 175 carry?

About 7,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 741 over US 175?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 741 over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.