US Bridges

SH 80 over Highsmith Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Gonzales C/L · Structure no. 150950028702003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Highsmith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Highsmith Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 2,244 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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
CrossesHighsmith Creek
Location0.20 MI N of Gonzales C/L
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61208, -97.66533
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,244 (2020)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2033
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 Highsmith Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 80 over Highsmith 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Highsmith Creek carry?

About 2,244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Highsmith Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Highsmith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.