US Bridges

US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of US 175 · Structure no. 181300019713090

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,028
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 86 years old, older 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 6,028 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,542 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Bus E
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of US 175
RouteState Highway 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37369, -96.12147
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,028 (2023)
Projected traffic9,542 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 175 Bus E over Prairie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek carry?

About 6,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Bus E over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.