US Bridges

US 180 WB over Dry Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Pr 71 · Structure no. 021840000802546

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 WB over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 WB over Dry Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,749 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,538 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 180 WB
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 MI E of Pr 71
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79959, -98.02212
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,749 (2023)
Projected traffic16,538 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 WB over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 WB over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 180 WB over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is US 180 WB over Dry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 WB over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.