US Bridges

SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010059402015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 66 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 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,870 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 322
CrossesBeaver Run Bayou
Location2.6 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 322
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22666, -94.79546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,193 (2021)
Projected traffic5,870 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou carry?

About 4,193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 322 over Beaver Run Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.