US Bridges

CR 326 over Middle Yegua Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 7.45 MI N of FM 1624 · Structure no. 141440AA0033001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 326 over Middle Yegua Creek is a steel other carrying CR 326 over Middle Yegua Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 326
CrossesMiddle Yegua Creek
Location7.45 MI N of FM 1624
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36752, -97.02468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 326 over Middle Yegua Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 326 over Middle Yegua 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 326 over Middle Yegua Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 326 over Middle Yegua Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 326 over Middle Yegua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.