US Bridges

US 175 EB over Lacy Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.20 MI NW of SH 198 · Structure no. 181300019705071

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Lacy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 EB over Lacy Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 years old, older 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 9,132 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,171 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesLacy Creek
Location3.20 MI NW of SH 198
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38899, -96.14727
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,132 (2023)
Projected traffic15,171 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over Lacy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 175 EB over Lacy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over Lacy Creek carry?

About 9,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Lacy Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Lacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.