US Bridges

US 180 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 3.9 MI NW of FM 717 · Structure no. 232150001109037

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 180 over Little Cedar Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location3.9 MI NW of FM 717
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73278, -98.74704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2020)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 180 over Little Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.