US Bridges

US 180 over Deep Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 208 (n) · Structure no. 082080029504048

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 180 over Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5,463 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,930 by 2033. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.1 MI W of SH 208 (n)
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71719, -100.92037
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,463 (2023)
Projected traffic7,930 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over 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 Deep Creek carry?

About 5,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.