US Bridges

US 180 over FM 57

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 9.24 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 080770029603083

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,752
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over FM 57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over FM 57 in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,752 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,453 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesFM 57
Location9.24 MI E of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75583, -100.22211
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2020)
Projected traffic2,453 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 US 180 over FM 57 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over FM 57 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over FM 57 carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over FM 57?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over FM 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.