US Bridges

East Fork RD over US 80

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.45 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502200

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fork RD over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Fork RD over US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Fork RD
CrossesUS 80
Location5.45 MI E of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7803, -96.53683
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Fork RD over US 80 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fork RD over US 80 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does East Fork RD over US 80 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is East Fork RD over US 80?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns East Fork RD over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.