US Bridges

US 80 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SP 557 · Structure no. 181300009504118

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Nfr
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location1.20 MI W of SP 557
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7397, -96.37535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is US 80 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Nfr over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.