US Bridges

US 80 over Wards Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 450 · Structure no. 191030009608040

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,871
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Wards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Wards Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7,871 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesWards Creek
Location1.45 MI E of FM 450
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50744, -94.54965
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,871 (2020)
Projected traffic11,780 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wards Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Wards Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Wards Creek carry?

About 7,871 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Wards Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.