US Bridges

US 80 WB over Rocky Cedar Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 4.70 MI E of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300009505038

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over Rocky Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 80 WB over Rocky 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesRocky Cedar Creek
Location4.70 MI E of FM 2728
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71324, -96.0856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,672 (2022)
Projected traffic7,340 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 Rocky 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 Rocky Cedar 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 Rocky Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over Rocky Cedar Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over Rocky Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.