US Bridges

US 80 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of SP 557 · Structure no. 181300009504112

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,823
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 25,823 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,150 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesBig Brushy Creek Rel 2
Location1.60 MI W of SP 557
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73966, -96.38192
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,823 (2023)
Projected traffic28,150 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 80 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2 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 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2 carry?

About 25,823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over Big Brushy Creek Rel 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.