US Bridges

US 180 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1 MI E of FM919 on US180 · Structure no. 021820000709075

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
157 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Eagle Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 180 over Eagle Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2037. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesEagle Creek
Location1 MI E of FM919 on US180
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74332, -98.36022
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 180 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over Eagle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.