US Bridges

SH 322 over Shaw Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of FM 2011 · Structure no. 102010059402018

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,873
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322 over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 322 over Shaw Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,873 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,822 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 322
CrossesShaw Creek
Location1.70 MI S of FM 2011
RouteState Highway 322
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34698, -94.72505
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic4,873 (2021)
Projected traffic6,822 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 322 over Shaw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 322 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 4,873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 322 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 322 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.