US Bridges

US 180 over Post Oak Branch

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 2.15 MI NW of FM 717 · Structure no. 232150001109068

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Post Oak Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over Post Oak Branch in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesPost Oak Branch
Location2.15 MI NW of FM 717
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73226, -98.71744
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Post Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over Post Oak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Post Oak Branch carry?

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

How long is US 180 over Post Oak Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Post Oak Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.