US Bridges

US 80 over Kings Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300009505028

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 80 over Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 11,508 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,420 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.10 MI E of SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73361, -96.25671
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,508 (2023)
Projected traffic15,420 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 80 over Kings 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Kings Creek carry?

About 11,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.