US 80 WB over Walnut Creek
FairKaufman County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300009505035
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,151
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 WB over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 80 WB over Walnut 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 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 4,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2015. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 WB over Walnut 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 Walnut 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 WB over Walnut Creek carry?
About 4,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 80 WB over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 WB over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.