US Bridges

Loop 322 SB over SH 36

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210018101025

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,375
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 SB over SH 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 SB over SH 36 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 322 SB
CrossesSH 36
Location1.95 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43493, -99.68731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,375 (2011)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 SB over SH 36 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 322 SB over SH 36 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 322 SB over SH 36 carry?

About 6,375 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 SB over SH 36?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 SB over SH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.