US Bridges

Loop 322 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 5.30 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801013

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 322 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,670 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 322 E Frtg RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.30 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39526, -99.71869
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2011)
Projected traffic9,670 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Loop 322 E Frtg RD 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 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 E Frtg RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.