US Bridges

US 180 over S Fork of Deep Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 1609 · Structure no. 082080029504028

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
111 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over S Fork of Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over S Fork of Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesS Fork of Deep Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 1609
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7286, -101.00786
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2020)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 S Fork of Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 180 over S Fork of Deep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over S Fork of Deep Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over S Fork of Deep Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over S Fork of Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.