US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek
GoodClosed to trafficKaufman County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300019703198
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,521
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15,521 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,820 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 15,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 175 EB over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.