US Bridges

US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief

Poor

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of FM 460 · Structure no. 181300009503013

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

About this bridge

US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,005 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2033. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Sfr
CrossesBuffalo Creek Relief
Location0.45 MI SE of FM 460
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76431, -96.48392
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.7 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 directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Sfr over Buffalo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.