US Bridges

US 80 over Butler Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 191030009609048

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,955
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Butler Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 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 3,955 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesButler Creek
Location0.50 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49722, -94.16777
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,955 (2020)
Projected traffic7,630 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 80 over Butler 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 Butler Creek carry?

About 3,955 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.