US Bridges

US 80 over Red Mason Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of Lp 281 · Structure no. 191030009607065

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,006
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Red Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Red Mason Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 18,006 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,100 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesRed Mason Creek
Location1.20 MI E of Lp 281
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50413, -94.65235
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,006 (2020)
Projected traffic28,100 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Red Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 80 over Red Mason 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Red Mason Creek carry?

About 18,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Red Mason Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 80 over Red Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.