US Bridges

US 180 over Buck Canyon Creek

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1054S · Structure no. 080170029502017

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Buck Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Buck Canyon Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesBuck Canyon Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1054S
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7608, -101.64771
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 180 over Buck Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 180 over Buck Canyon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Buck Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Buck Canyon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Buck Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.