US Bridges

US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 1389 · Structure no. 181300019703241

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,210 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
23,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 23,262 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,940 by 2042. The structure is 2,210 ft (673.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesE Fk Trinity River
Location1.2 MI E of FM 1389
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63835, -96.48512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans21 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,210 ft (673.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,262 (2023)
Projected traffic28,940 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River carry?

About 23,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 2,210 ft (673.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over E Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.