SH 80 over Dickerson Creek
FairCaldwell County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280028602008
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,881
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Dickerson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 80 over Dickerson 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 5,881 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,233 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Dickerson 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson Creek carry?
About 5,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Dickerson Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Dickerson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.