US Bridges

US 80 over Crooked CR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.32 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340009506041

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Crooked CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Crooked CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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 4,633 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,610 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesCrooked CR
Location0.32 MI W of SH 19
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68774, -95.84155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,633 (2023)
Projected traffic6,610 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 80 over Crooked CR 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 Crooked CR carry?

About 4,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Crooked CR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Crooked CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.