US Bridges

FM 322 over Manson Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 11.3 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 100010089003013

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 322 over Manson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 322 over Manson Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 322
CrossesManson Creek
Location11.3 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60771, -95.66475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 322 over Manson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 322 over Manson 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 322 over Manson Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 322 over Manson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 322 over Manson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.