US Bridges

US 180 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of FM 207 · Structure no. 232150001109036

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 180 over Cedar Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of FM 207
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74324, -98.80554
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2020)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 180 over Cedar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.