US Bridges

US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.22 MI W of FM 859 · Structure no. 102340009506057

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesGiladon CR TR
Location2.22 MI W of FM 859
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69794, -95.92386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,174 (2020)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR carry?

About 3,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over Giladon CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.