US Bridges

US 175 WB over Lacy Creek Relief

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of SH 198 · Structure no. 181300019705233

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Lacy Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over Lacy Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,132 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesLacy Creek Relief
Location2.90 MI NW of SH 198
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38636, -96.14297
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,132 (2023)
Projected traffic9,350 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Lacy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over Lacy Creek Relief 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 WB over Lacy Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 175 WB over Lacy Creek Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Lacy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.