US Bridges

SH 180 EB over Natural Ground

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200000806230

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
960 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
16,640
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 EB over Natural Ground is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 180 EB over Natural Ground in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 16,640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,800 by 2035. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180 EB
CrossesNatural Ground
Location1.0 MI E of IH 820
RouteState Highway 180
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73062, -97.21037
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,640 (2020)
Projected traffic30,800 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 EB over Natural Ground built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 EB over Natural Ground 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 EB over Natural Ground carry?

About 16,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 EB over Natural Ground?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 EB over Natural Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.