US Bridges

Sl 323 over Indian CR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.4MI S of SH 31 W · Structure no. 102120207502011

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,533
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 323 over Indian CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 323 over Indian CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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 36,533 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,416 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 323
CrossesIndian CR
Location1.4MI S of SH 31 W
RouteState Highway 323
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32555, -95.34136
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,533 (2022)
Projected traffic50,416 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 323 over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sl 323 over Indian CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 323 over Indian CR carry?

About 36,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sl 323 over Indian CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sl 323 over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.