US Bridges

US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SP 557 · Structure no. 181300009504020

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 100 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 5 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Ebfr
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location1.20 MI W of SP 557
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73907, -96.37534
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Ebfr over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.