SH 323 over Shawnee Creek
GoodRusk County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of US 64 · Structure no. 102010059201002
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,863
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 323 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 323 over Shawnee Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 102 years old, older 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 323 over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 323 over Shawnee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 323 over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 1,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 323 over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 323 over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.