US Bridges

CR 320 over Neches River

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 3.85 MI E of FM 19 · Structure no. 100010AA0320002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320 over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 320 over Neches River in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 320
CrossesNeches River
Location3.85 MI E of FM 19
RouteCounty Highway 320
StateTexas
Coordinates32.023, -95.42642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 320 over Neches River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 320 over Neches River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 320 over Neches River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 320 over Neches River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 320 over Neches River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.