US Bridges

US 180 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 4.7 MI W of US-80 · Structure no. 021840000802031

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,937
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Coffee Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 90 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 17,937 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,270 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location4.7 MI W of US-80
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77762, -97.89346
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,937 (2024)
Projected traffic17,270 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 180 over Coffee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 180 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 17,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 180 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.