US Bridges

SH 320 over South Pond Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 5.55 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 090740059002017

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 320 over South Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 320 over South Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 320
CrossesSouth Pond Creek
Location5.55 MI SW of US 77
RouteState Highway 320
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14615, -97.09599
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2020)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 320 over South Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 320 over South Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 320 over South Pond Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 320 over South Pond Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 320 over South Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.