US Bridges

CR 180 over S Fork Leon River

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 230680AA0180001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180 over S Fork Leon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 180 over S Fork Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 180
CrossesS Fork Leon River
Location3.30 MI E of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32254, -98.90938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 180 over S Fork Leon River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 180 over S Fork Leon River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 180 over S Fork Leon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 180 over S Fork Leon River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180 over S Fork Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.