US Bridges

FM 323 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 12.8 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 100010089102005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 323 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 323 over Turkey Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 323
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location12.8 MI SE of US 84
RouteState Highway 323
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66888, -95.43952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 323 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 323 over Turkey Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 323 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 323 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 323 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.