US Bridges

SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 130900028704012

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,374
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 6,374 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,924 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location1.30 MI N of US 87
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28626, -97.7656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,374 (2023)
Projected traffic8,924 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek 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 Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 6,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.