US 180 WB over Grindstone Creek
FairParker County, Texas · 8.1 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 021840000802033
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,584
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 180 WB over Grindstone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 WB over Grindstone Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 7,584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,060 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 180 WB over Grindstone Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 180 WB over Grindstone 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 Grindstone Creek carry?
About 7,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 180 WB over Grindstone Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 180 WB over Grindstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.