US Bridges

Turnaround over US 175

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300019704214

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnaround over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnaround 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,425 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTurnaround
CrossesUS 175
Location1.40 MI E of FM 2578
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59009, -96.33109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic44,425 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnaround over US 175 built?

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

What condition is Turnaround 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turnaround over US 175 carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Turnaround over US 175?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Turnaround over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.