US Bridges

SH 180 EB over Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200000805048

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 EB over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 180 EB over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180 EB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 180
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74554, -97.29578
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 EB over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 EB over Sycamore 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is SH 180 EB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 EB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.