US Bridges

SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010060101010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,595 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
3,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,054 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2033. The structure is 1,595 ft (486.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 326
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.35 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 326
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12097, -94.40417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,595 ft (486.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,054 (2020)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 1,595 ft (486.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 326 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.