US Bridges

US 80 over Mill CR TR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.98 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340009507058

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,533
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Mill CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Mill CR TR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 4,533 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesMill CR TR
Location0.98 MI E of SH 19
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68385, -95.82011
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,533 (2020)
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 TR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 80 over Mill CR TR 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 TR carry?

About 4,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Mill CR TR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 80 over Mill CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.