US Bridges

US 180 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080029504037

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,353
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Bluff Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.3 MI W of FM 1606
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72951, -101.05463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,353 (2020)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 180 over Bluff 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 Bluff Creek carry?

About 1,353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.