US Bridges

CR 323 over Red Springs Branch

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 1.60 MI NE of FM 2170 · Structure no. 102120AA0323101

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 323 over Red Springs Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 323 over Red Springs Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 323
CrossesRed Springs Branch
Location1.60 MI NE of FM 2170
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55827, -95.28387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 323 over Red Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 323 over Red Springs Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 323 over Red Springs Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 323 over Red Springs Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 323 over Red Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.