US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 460 · Structure no. 181300009503122
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,206
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 1,206 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek 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 Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 WB Frtg RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.