US Bridges

CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of CR 323 · Structure no. 061950AA0183001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 324
CrossesMadera Diversion Channel
Location0.80 MI SE of CR 323
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94923, -103.75633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 324 over Madera Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.