US Bridges

Loop 322 SB over FM 1750

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.05 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,789
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 SB over FM 1750 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 SB over FM 1750 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,789 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,410 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 322 SB
CrossesFM 1750
Location4.05 MI SW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41146, -99.70805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,789 (2019)
Projected traffic9,410 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 SB over FM 1750 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 322 SB over FM 1750 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 FM 1750 carry?

About 7,789 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 SB over FM 1750?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 SB over FM 1750?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.