US 80 WB over Bachelor Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of SH 205 · Structure no. 181300009504125
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,689
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 WB over Bachelor Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,689 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 WB over Bachelor Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 WB over Bachelor 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 WB over Bachelor Creek carry?
About 7,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 80 WB over Bachelor Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 WB over Bachelor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.