US Bridges

Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 5.30 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801008

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,437
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 11,437 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,850 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLoop 322
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.30 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39539, -99.71902
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,437 (2019)
Projected traffic19,850 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch 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 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Loop 322 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.