US Bridges

FM 2578 over US 175

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · At Int US 175 & FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300019704209

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2578 over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2578 over US 175 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,425 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2578
CrossesUS 175
LocationAt Int US 175 & FM 2578
RouteState Highway 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59267, -96.35506
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2023)
Projected traffic44,425 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2578 over US 175 built?

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

What condition is FM 2578 over US 175 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2578 over US 175 carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2578 over US 175?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2578 over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.