US Bridges

US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 987 · Structure no. 181300019704215

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings 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 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 N Frtg RD
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.90 MI W of FM 987
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59033, -96.32531
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2022)
Projected traffic497 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek built?

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

What condition is US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek 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 US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 N Frtg RD over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.