US Bridges

US 80 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Kaufman C/L · Structure no. 102340009506039

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,166
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Wolf Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 12,166 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,150 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Kaufman C/L
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71159, -96.06327
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,166 (2020)
Projected traffic11,150 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 80 over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 12,166 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.