US Bridges

US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 4.95 MI E Shacklford C/L · Structure no. 232150001107064

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,751 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,567 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,430 by 2033. The structure is 3,751 ft (1,143.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesHubbard Creek Lake
Location4.95 MI E Shacklford C/L
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76744, -99.00642
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+88 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,751 ft (1,143.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,567 (2023)
Projected traffic4,430 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 Hubbard Creek Lake built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake 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 Hubbard Creek Lake carry?

About 3,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake?

The structure is 3,751 ft (1,143.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.