US Bridges

SH 326 over Cotton Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201240060102013

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,524
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 326 over Cotton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 326 over Cotton Creek in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 4,524 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,360 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 326
CrossesCotton Creek
Location1.9 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 326
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0655, -94.40637
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,524 (2022)
Projected traffic5,360 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 326 over Cotton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 326 over Cotton Creek carry?

About 4,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 326 over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 326 over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.