US Bridges

SH 320 over Little Pond Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 8.10 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 090740059002040

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,693
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 320 over Little Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 320 over Little Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 320
CrossesLittle Pond Creek
Location8.10 MI SW of US 77
RouteState Highway 320
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11433, -97.11817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 320 over Little Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 320 over Little 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 Little Pond Creek carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 320 over Little Pond Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 320 over Little Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.