Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek
FairSmith County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 102120207501006
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,265
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,265 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,340 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sl 323 EB over Black Fork 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek carry?
About 8,265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sl 323 EB over Black Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.