US Bridges

SH 80 over Snake Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1984 · Structure no. 140280028602003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Snake Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 17,402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,667 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1984
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8653, -97.88045
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,402 (2023)
Projected traffic23,667 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 80 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 80 over Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Snake Creek carry?

About 17,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 80 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.