US Bridges

US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300009503090

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,586 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 EB Frtg RD
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.55 MI SE of FM 740
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75071, -96.46094
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,586 (2023)
Projected traffic4,460 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek carry?

About 4,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB Frtg RD over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.