US Bridges

US 175 WB over FM 148

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · US 175 & FM 148 · Structure no. 181300019703195

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over FM 148 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over FM 148 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,267 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,974 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesFM 148
LocationUS 175 & FM 148
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62904, -96.44926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,267 (2022)
Projected traffic47,974 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 WB over FM 148 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over FM 148 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over FM 148 carry?

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

How long is US 175 WB over FM 148?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over FM 148?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.