US Bridges

US 80 over Grace Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930009606052

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
237 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Grace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Grace Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 88 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 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 24,293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,130 by 2033. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesGrace Creek
Location0.10 MI W of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50009, -94.75417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,293 (2023)
Projected traffic31,130 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 80 over Grace Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 80 over Grace 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Grace Creek carry?

About 24,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Grace Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Grace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.