US Bridges

US 80 over Little White Oak Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 4.75 MI E of SH 155 · Structure no. 192300009603014

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,276
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Little White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Little White Oak Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 92 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 5 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 5,276 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLittle White Oak Creek
Location4.75 MI E of SH 155
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56421, -95.03085
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,276 (2023)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 80 over Little White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 80 over Little White Oak 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Little White Oak Creek carry?

About 5,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Little White Oak Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Little White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.