US Bridges

US 175 WB over Kings Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of FM 1388 · Structure no. 181300019704424

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,486
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 175 WB over Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,486 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,425 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.25 MI NW of FM 1388
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59005, -96.32531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,486 (2023)
Projected traffic44,425 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over Kings Creek carry?

About 3,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Kings Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.