US Bridges

US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek

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Kaufman County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of SH 205 · Structure no. 181300009504421

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,880
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 17,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,244 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.35 MI W of SH 205
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73714, -96.30912
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,880 (2022)
Projected traffic23,244 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB over Bachelor 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 17,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.