US Bridges

SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 3.55 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010060101004

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 86 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 5 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,790 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 326
CrossesLittle Pine Island Bayou
Location3.55 MI N of SH 105
RouteState Highway 326
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18911, -94.38917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2022)
Projected traffic5,790 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 326 over Little Pine Island Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.