US Bridges

SH 316 over Tidal Marsh

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of FM 2760 · Structure no. 130290058001014

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 316 over Tidal Marsh is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 316 over Tidal Marsh in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 316
CrossesTidal Marsh
Location2.70 MI E of FM 2760
RouteState Highway 316
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53396, -96.51558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 316 over Tidal Marsh built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 316 over Tidal Marsh 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 316 over Tidal Marsh carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 316 over Tidal Marsh?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 316 over Tidal Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.