US Bridges

US 180 EB over Rock Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 0.9 MI E from C/L · Structure no. 021840000802189

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 EB over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 EB over Rock Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,749 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 180 EB
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.9 MI E from C/L
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80708, -98.04547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,749 (2023)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 EB over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 180 EB over Rock Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 EB over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.