US Bridges

US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300019704098

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 14,058 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,850 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesBig Brushy Creek Relief
Location0.90 MI W of FM 2578
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59548, -96.37001
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,058 (2022)
Projected traffic17,850 by 2036
Trucks13%
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 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief carry?

About 14,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.