US Bridges

FM 321 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 3.4 MI NW of FM 645 · Structure no. 100010089201006

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
364 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,664
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 321 over Catfish Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 321 over Catfish Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 321
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of FM 645
RouteState Highway 321
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85674, -95.88603
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,664 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 321 over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 321 over Catfish 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 321 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 2,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 321 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 321 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.