US Bridges

US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1 Mi. E. of Lawson Rd. · Structure no. 181300009503418

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,185 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
87,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 87,026 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,836 by 2042. The structure is 3,185 ft (970.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Wbml
CrossesEast Fork Trinity River
Location1 Mi. E. of Lawson Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77418, -96.50105
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans25
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,185 ft (970.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,026 (2023)
Projected traffic121,836 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River carry?

About 87,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 3,185 ft (970.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Wbml over East Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.