US Bridges

CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 102010AA3198001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3198 (old SH 22
CrossesGreen Neal Br
Location0.2 MI S of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 3198
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91773, -94.67267
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3198 (old SH 22 over Green Neal Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.