US Bridges

US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.62 MI SE of SH 274 · Structure no. 181300019705249

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,824
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2 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 7,824 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,145 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesCedar Creek Relief No 2
Location2.62 MI SE of SH 274
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41048, -96.18501
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,824 (2020)
Projected traffic11,145 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2 built?

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

What condition is US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2 carry?

About 7,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Cedar Creek Relief No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.