US Bridges

US 80 over Terry Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SP 557 · Structure no. 181300009504021

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,413
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Terry Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 80 over Terry Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 16,413 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,730 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesTerry Creek
Location0.30 MI E of SP 557
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73843, -96.35126
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,413 (2023)
Projected traffic18,730 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Terry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 80 over Terry 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 over Terry Creek carry?

About 16,413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Terry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Terry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.