US Bridges

US 80 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 2.60 MI NW of FM 2685 · Structure no. 192300009603015

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,915
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Rocky 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 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 4,915 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.60 MI NW of FM 2685
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55961, -95.01581
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,915 (2020)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,915 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.