SH 80 over Hemphill Creek
FairCaldwell County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280028602005
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,486
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Hemphill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 80 over Hemphill Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 6,486 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,080 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SH 80 over Hemphill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 80 over Hemphill Creek carry?
About 6,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Hemphill Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.