US Bridges

SH 180 WB over Mountain Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570000808171

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
530 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
9,569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 WB over Mountain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 180 WB over Mountain Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,569 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,080 by 2033. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180 WB
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.50 MI W of Loop 12
RouteState Highway 180
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74981, -96.92579
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,569 (2023)
Projected traffic12,080 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 180 WB over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 WB over Mountain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 WB over Mountain Creek carry?

About 9,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 WB over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 WB over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.