US Bridges

SH 80 over Beatty Branch

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 130900028703004

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Beatty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Beatty Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 91 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 3,371 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,719 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80
CrossesBeatty Branch
Location0.85 MI N of US 90A
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53569, -97.68052
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2023)
Projected traffic4,719 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SH 80 over Beatty Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 80 over Beatty Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Beatty Branch carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Beatty Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Beatty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.