US Bridges

FM 857 over Grand Saline CR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.03 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102340077104005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
973
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 857 over Grand Saline CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 857 over Grand Saline CR 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 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 857
CrossesGrand Saline CR
Location1.03 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 857
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66169, -95.69106
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 CR built?

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

What condition is FM 857 over Grand Saline CR 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 FM 857 over Grand Saline CR carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 857 over Grand Saline CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 857 over Grand Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.