US Bridges

US 80 over FM 548

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · US 80 & FM 548 · Structure no. 181300009503404

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over FM 548 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 80 over FM 548 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 68,563 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,964 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesFM 548
LocationUS 80 & FM 548
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74274, -96.4486
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,563 (2023)
Projected traffic72,964 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over FM 548 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over FM 548 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over FM 548 carry?

About 68,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over FM 548?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over FM 548?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.