US Bridges

US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Dallas CO · Structure no. 181300009503061

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,856
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 84 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 33,856 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,710 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesE Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD
Location0.7 MI E of Dallas CO
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77553, -96.50807
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,856 (2023)
Projected traffic58,710 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD 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 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD carry?

About 33,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Rel 1 & Srv RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.