US Bridges

FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 102340117101001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,609
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,609 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 859
CrossesGiladon Creek Branch
Location1.70 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 859
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71873, -95.87914
Functional classRural Major 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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,609 (2020)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 859 over Giladon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch carry?

About 2,609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 859 over Giladon Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.