US Bridges

CR 2326 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Hunt County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of CR 2426 · Structure no. 011170AA0812001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2326 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2326 over Dry Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2326
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI E of CR 2426
RouteCounty Highway 2326
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86408, -96.24775
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 2326 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2326 over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2326 over Dry Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 2326 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2326 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.