US 180 over Brazos River
PoorPosted for loadPalo Pinto County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of SH 337 · Structure no. 021820000710057
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 886 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,525
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 180 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2037. The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 180 over Brazos River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 180 over Brazos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 180 over Brazos River carry?
About 3,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 180 over Brazos River?
The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 180 over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.