US Bridges

US 175 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300019704208

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
501 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek 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 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Sfr
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location0.40 MI W of FM 2578
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59342, -96.36224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is US 175 Sfr 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 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Sfr over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.