US Bridges

US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300019704227

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 25,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,851 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB & Sfr
CrossesPrairie Branch
Location1.00 MI SE of SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56499, -96.29619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,591 (2023)
Projected traffic36,851 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 & Sfr over Prairie Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch carry?

About 25,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 175 EB & Sfr over Prairie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.