US Bridges

FM 859 over Giladon Creek

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Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 102340117101002

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,968
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 859 over Giladon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 859 over Giladon Creek 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 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 2,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 859
CrossesGiladon Creek
Location1.00 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 859
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70941, -95.883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,968 (2023)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 859 over Giladon Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 859 over Giladon Creek 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 859 over Giladon Creek carry?

About 2,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 859 over Giladon Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 859 over Giladon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.