US Bridges

FM 321 over Lake Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 100010089201007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 321 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 321 over Lake 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 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 321
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.8 MI W of SH 19
RouteState Highway 321
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87516, -95.74615
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2020)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lake Creek built?

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

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

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 321 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 321 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.