US Bridges

US 175 EB over SH 274

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.29 MI SE of FM 1391 · Structure no. 181300019705225

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over SH 274 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over SH 274 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 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 8,308 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,019 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesSH 274
Location0.29 MI SE of FM 1391
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43499, -96.21755
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,308 (2023)
Projected traffic28,019 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over SH 274 built?

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

What condition is US 175 EB over SH 274 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over SH 274 carry?

About 8,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over SH 274?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over SH 274?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.