US Bridges

US 180 over Snalem Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 4.10 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 082090001106052

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Snalem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Snalem Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 87 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesSnalem Creek
Location4.10 MI E of US 283
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74182, -99.2379
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2020)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Snalem Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 180 over Snalem 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Snalem Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Snalem Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Snalem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.