US Bridges

Cornell ST over Spur 326

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 051520006707035

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornell ST over Spur 326 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornell ST over Spur 326 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCornell ST
CrossesSpur 326
Location0.7 MI N of US 82
RouteCity Street 25
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60257, -101.85345
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornell ST over Spur 326 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cornell ST over Spur 326 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cornell ST over Spur 326 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cornell ST over Spur 326?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cornell ST over Spur 326?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.