US Bridges

US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of FM 2860 · Structure no. 181300019704077

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 EB over Little 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 5 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 11,933 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,816 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location0.20 MI NW of FM 2860
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49682, -96.25764
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,933 (2023)
Projected traffic38,816 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over Little 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 EB over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 11,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.