US Bridges

Loop 322 SB over Cedar Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 6.00 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 SB over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 SB over Cedar Creek 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 7,570 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 322 SB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.00 MI SW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39001, -99.72756
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,570 (2013)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Loop 322 SB over Cedar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 322 SB over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 SB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 SB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.