US Bridges

US 180 WB over Rock Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · US 180 at Pr 71 · Structure no. 021840000802032

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,961
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 WB over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 180 WB over Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 89 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 8,961 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 180 WB
CrossesRock Creek
LocationUS 180 at Pr 71
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8071, -98.04552
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,961 (2022)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 180 WB over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 180 WB over Rock 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 WB over Rock Creek carry?

About 8,961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 180 WB over Rock Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 WB over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.