US Bridges

US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 5.30 MI E of FM 600 · Structure no. 081280029605050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180 EB
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location5.30 MI E of FM 600
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75198, -99.62485
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2013)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 EB over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.