US Bridges

US 180 WB over Clear Fork Brazos River

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 5.30 MI E of FM 600 · Structure no. 081280029605052

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 WB over Clear Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 WB over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 180 WB
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location5.30 MI E of FM 600
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75212, -99.62501
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 WB 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 WB over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

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

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 WB over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.