US Bridges

US 80 EB over Rocky Cedar Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 4.70 MI E of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300009505137

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Rocky Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 EB over Rocky Cedar 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 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 4,672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesRocky Cedar Creek
Location4.70 MI E of FM 2728
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7131, -96.08569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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 traffic4,672 (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 EB over Rocky Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is US 80 EB 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 EB over Rocky Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is US 80 EB over Rocky Cedar Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Rocky Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.