US Bridges

US 80 over Mill CR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.36 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340009506042

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
399 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,505
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Mill CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Mill CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 4,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2033. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesMill CR
Location0.36 MI E of SH 19
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68567, -95.83014
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 protection6 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length399 ft (121.6 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 traffic4,505 (2023)
Projected traffic7,180 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 80 over Mill 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 Mill CR carry?

About 4,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Mill CR?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.