US Bridges

RM 2329 over Clear Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of FM 316 · Structure no. 101080219601001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,593
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2329 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2329 over Clear Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 68 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 2,593 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2329
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.60 MI S of FM 316
RouteState Highway 2329
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25748, -95.99752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,593 (2020)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2329 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is RM 2329 over Clear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2329 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,593 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 2329 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2329 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.