US Bridges

Maple ST over Loop 322

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 5.80 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,428
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple ST over Loop 322 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple ST over Loop 322 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 3,428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple ST
CrossesLoop 322
Location5.80 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39075, -99.72527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,428 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Maple ST over Loop 322 built?

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

What condition is Maple ST over Loop 322 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 Maple ST over Loop 322 carry?

About 3,428 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Maple ST over Loop 322?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Maple ST over Loop 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.