US Bridges

US 80 EB over Giladon Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.11 MI W of FM 859 · Structure no. 102340009506133

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,994
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Giladon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 EB over Giladon Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesGiladon Creek
Location1.11 MI W of FM 859
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69679, -95.90466
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2020)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Giladon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB over Giladon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 EB over Giladon Creek carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB over Giladon Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Giladon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.