US Bridges

FM 323 over Squirrel Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 14.9 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 100010089102006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 323 over Squirrel Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 323 over Squirrel 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 323
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location14.9 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 323
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64836, -95.41364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2023)
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 Squirrel Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 323 over Squirrel 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 Squirrel Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 323 over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 323 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.