US Bridges

US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of FM 2860 · Structure no. 181300019704088

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 11,933 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,816 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 86 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 CR Rel
Location0.45 MI NW of FM 2860
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49978, -96.25912
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel 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 CR Rel carry?

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

How long is US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Little Cottonwood CR Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.