US Bridges

US 80 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 2728 S · Structure no. 181300009505064

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,029
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 84 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 7,029 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,850 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesMuddy Cedar Creek Rel
Location0.7 MI W of FM 2728 S
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72338, -96.18095
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,029 (2020)
Projected traffic15,850 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 80 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel 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 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel carry?

About 7,029 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 80 over Muddy Cedar Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.