US Bridges

US 180 over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Jones County, Texas · 3.40 MI E of FM 600 · Structure no. 081280029605031

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Flat Rock Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 98 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location3.40 MI E of FM 600
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75042, -99.65644
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 180 over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US 180 over Flat Rock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Flat Rock Creek?

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

Who owns US 180 over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.