US Bridges

US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300009505034

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,076
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1938, 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 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 3,076 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,925 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesMuddy Cedar Creek
Location0.60 MI W of FM 2728
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72327, -96.17862
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,076 (2020)
Projected traffic7,925 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,076 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over Muddy Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.