US Bridges

US 80 over Glade Branch

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of FM 2685 · Structure no. 192300009603016

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,840
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Glade Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Glade Branch in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 5 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 5,840 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,720 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesGlade Branch
Location0.40 MI NW of FM 2685
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54916, -94.98164
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,840 (2020)
Projected traffic7,720 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 US 80 over Glade Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 80 over Glade 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Glade Branch carry?

About 5,840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Glade Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Glade Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.