US Bridges

US 180 WB over Willow Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840000803406

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 WB over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 180 WB over Willow Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,570 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 180 WB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 730
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75695, -97.74737
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,435 (2024)
Projected traffic15,570 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 180 WB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 WB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.