SH 80 over Sandies Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 1682 · Structure no. 130900028704008
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,118
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Sandies Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80 over Sandies Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,118 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Sandies Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SH 80 over Sandies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 80 over Sandies Creek carry?
About 3,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Sandies Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Sandies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.