US Bridges

US 180 over Sanchez Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of US 80 · Structure no. 021840000802044

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Sanchez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Sanchez Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 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 8,848 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,850 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesSanchez Creek
Location2.6 MI W of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7668, -97.85881
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic8,848 (2023)
Projected traffic19,850 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Sanchez Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 180 over Sanchez 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 Sanchez Creek carry?

About 8,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Sanchez Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 180 over Sanchez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.