US Bridges

US 175 EB over Ferris Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.15 MI NW of FM 1895 · Structure no. 181300019705222

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,628
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Ferris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 EB over Ferris Creek 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 6 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 10,628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,302 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesFerris Creek
Location1.15 MI NW of FM 1895
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45624, -96.23636
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,628 (2023)
Projected traffic39,302 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 EB over Ferris Creek built?

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

What condition is US 175 EB 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 February 2024.

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

About 10,628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Ferris Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Ferris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.