US Bridges

SH 322 over Dogwood Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 4.25 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010059402023

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322 over Dogwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 322 over Dogwood Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 322
CrossesDogwood Creek
Location4.25 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 322
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24854, -94.78919
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 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 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 Dogwood Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 322 over Dogwood 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 Dogwood Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 322 over Dogwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SH 322 over Dogwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.