US Bridges

US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Riv Rel #2

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of FM 460 · Structure no. 181300009503062

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

About this bridge

US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Riv Rel #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Riv Rel #2 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesE Fk Trin Riv Rel #2
Location0.40 MI NW of FM 460
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77265, -96.49414
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Riv Rel #2 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 Riv Rel #2 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 Riv Rel #2 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 Riv Rel #2?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over E Fk Trin Riv Rel #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.