US Bridges

US 80 over Harris Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of SH 300 · Structure no. 100930009606053

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,165
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Harris 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 15,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.70 MI W of SH 300
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50585, -94.78061
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,165 (2018)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris Creek carry?

About 15,165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.