US 80 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief
PoorKaufman County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of FM 460 · Structure no. 181300009503077
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 364 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,856
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 33,856 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,710 by 2035. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 WB 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 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief carry?
About 33,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 80 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 WB over Buffalo Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.