US Bridges

SH 180 EB over Mountain Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570000808373

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 EB over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 180 EB over Mountain Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 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 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180 EB
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.50 MI W of Loop 12
RouteState Highway 180
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74968, -96.92579
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 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 SH 180 EB over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 EB over Mountain 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is SH 180 EB over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 EB over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.