US Bridges

US 180 over Cat Branch

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 9.7 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 232150001107028

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,771
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Cat Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Cat Branch in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 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 1,771 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesCat Branch
Location9.7 MI W of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76192, -99.06647
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,771 (2020)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cat Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 180 over Cat Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Cat Branch carry?

About 1,771 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Cat Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Cat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.