US Bridges

SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu)

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010059402030

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu) in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 322
CrossesMining Haul RD (txu)
Location4.6 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 322
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25252, -94.78615
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu) 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 Mining Haul RD (txu) carry?

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

How long is SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 322 over Mining Haul RD (txu)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.