US Bridges

Spur 180 over Whitney Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100012112032

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 180 over Whitney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 180 over Whitney Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 86 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 4,169 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 180
CrossesWhitney Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of FM 933
RouteState Highway 180
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9522, -97.31649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,169 (2020)
Projected traffic5,810 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 Spur 180 over Whitney Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is Spur 180 over Whitney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Spur 180 over Whitney Creek carry?

About 4,169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Spur 180 over Whitney Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 180 over Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.