US Bridges

Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210239801018

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 10,015 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,310 by 2033. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 322 NB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.30 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 322
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44292, -99.68318
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,015 (2023)
Projected traffic9,310 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 10,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 322 NB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.