US Bridges

US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.08 MI NW of Bus 175 · Structure no. 181300019705080

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 S Frtg RD
CrossesFerris Creek
Location0.08 MI NW of Bus 175
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45465, -96.23643
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
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 inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 S Frtg RD over Ferris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.