US Bridges

SH 180 over Rush Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200000806053

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,591
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 180 over Rush Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 78 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 18,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,190 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 180
CrossesRush Creek
Location3.1 MI E of IH 820
RouteState Highway 180
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73208, -97.16936
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,591 (2019)
Projected traffic24,190 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 180 over Rush 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 over Rush Creek carry?

About 18,591 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.