US Bridges

SH 326 over Pine Island Bayou

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010060101011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 326 over Pine Island Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 326 over Pine Island Bayou in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,054 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 326
CrossesPine Island Bayou
Location2.75 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 326
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0997, -94.4058
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 326 over Pine Island Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 326 over 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 Pine Island Bayou carry?

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

How long is SH 326 over Pine Island Bayou?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 326 over Pine Island Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.