US Bridges

US 175 EB over Big Brushy Creek Relief

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300019704204

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Big Brushy Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over Big Brushy Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 EB
CrossesBig Brushy Creek Relief
Location0.90 MI W of FM 2578
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59498, -96.37015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over Big Brushy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB over Big Brushy Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Big Brushy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.