US Bridges

FM 2326 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of FM 1811 · Structure no. 032440221501003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2326 over Beaver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2326 over Beaver Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2326
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.0 MI S of FM 1811
RouteState Highway 2326
StateTexas
Coordinates33.92995, -98.98989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2326 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2326 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2326 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2326 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2326 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.