US Bridges

US 80 EB over Walnut Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300009505136

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 EB over Walnut Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 2728
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72036, -96.15594
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,151 (2023)
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 EB over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB over Walnut 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 EB over Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.