US Bridges

CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of SH 359 · Structure no. 161260AA0175002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 320
CrossesAgua Dulce Creek
Location2.9 MI E of SH 359
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.86796, -97.94034
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 320 over Agua Dulce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.