US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300019704099
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,117
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek 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 28,117 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,425 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brushy Creek 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 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek carry?
About 28,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 175 WB over Big Brushy Creek?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 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?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.