US Bridges

US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300019703432

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Ebfr
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 148
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62389, -96.44201
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 Ebfr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Ebfr over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.