US Bridges

US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 460 · Structure no. 181300009503012

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,005
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,005 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 S Frtg RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 460
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76679, -96.48641
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,005 (2023)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2033
Trucks13%
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 12,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 S Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.