US Bridges

US 180 over Gavett Creek

Good

Borden County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1610 · Structure no. 080170029503052

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Gavett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Gavett Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesGavett Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1610
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74683, -101.20372
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2023)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 180 over Gavett Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over Gavett 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Gavett Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Gavett Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Gavett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.