US Bridges

CR 326 over Ecleto Creek

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of CR 336 · Structure no. 161290AA0326002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 326 over Ecleto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 326 over Ecleto Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 326
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location1.55 MI W of CR 336
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8913, -97.75089
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 326 over Ecleto Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 326 over Ecleto 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 326 over Ecleto Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 326 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 326 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.