US Bridges

SH 320 over Deer Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740059001050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 320 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 320 over Deer Creek in Falls 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2033. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 320
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.50 MI SW of SH 7
RouteState Highway 320
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27963, -96.97835
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2020)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2033
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 320 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 320 over Deer 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 SH 320 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 320 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 320 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.