US Bridges

US 80 over Glade Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of US 271 · Structure no. 100930009604017

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,753
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Glade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Glade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 92 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 10,753 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesGlade Creek
Location1.05 MI NW of US 271
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54226, -94.95924
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,753 (2023)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 80 over Glade 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Glade Creek carry?

About 10,753 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.