US Bridges

US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 8.7 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102500009601060

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
595 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,943
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2 in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2033. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesLake Fork Creek Rel #2
Location8.7 MI E of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62892, -95.34244
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2020)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2 carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Lake Fork Creek Rel #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.