US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 3.70 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300019704076
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,609
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 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 10,609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,735 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 10,609 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 175 WB over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.