US Bridges

US 80 over Eightmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Lp 390 · Structure no. 191030009609046

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,438
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Eightmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Eightmile Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 5,438 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesEightmile Creek
Location0.80 MI E of Lp 390
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52809, -94.27723
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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,438 (2020)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eightmile Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 80 over Eightmile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Eightmile Creek carry?

About 5,438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.