US Bridges

US 175 EB over Cedar Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.44 MI SE of SH 274 · Structure no. 181300019705248

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 175 EB over Cedar Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 16,671 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,341 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.44 MI SE of SH 274
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41179, -96.18727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,671 (2022)
Projected traffic30,341 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB over Cedar Creek 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 February 2024.

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

About 16,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.