US Bridges

FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102340077104004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 857
CrossesGrand Saline Creek Rel
Location0.75 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 857
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66488, -95.69488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 857 over Grand Saline Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.