US Bridges

US 80 over Kings Creek Relief

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300009505059

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Kings Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Kings Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesKings Creek Relief
Location1.0 MI E of SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73403, -96.25839
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,508 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 Relief built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 80 over Kings Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 11,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Kings Creek Relief?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Kings Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.