US 175 WB over SH 243 EB
FairKaufman County, Texas · 1.00 MI NW of FM 1388 · Structure no. 181300019704120
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,972
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 175 WB over SH 243 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over SH 243 EB in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,972 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,130 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 SH 243 EB built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 175 WB over SH 243 EB 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 SH 243 EB carry?
About 6,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 175 WB over SH 243 EB?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 175 WB over SH 243 EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.