US Bridges

SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200000805047

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 180 WB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74605, -97.2953
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,531 (2024)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 WB over Sycamore 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 7,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 WB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.