SH 321 SB over Union Pacific Railroad
Liberty County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 321 SB over Union Pacific Railroad in Liberty County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,418 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 110 of the 240 inventoried bridges in Liberty County rated fair (45.8%); 4 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 180 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi SE of FM 686 |
| NBI structure number | 201460059301013 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Liberty County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain | 1987 | 35,560 | Good |
| US 59 over Sl 573 | 1987 | 33,938 | Good |
| US 59 over SL 573 & Ditch | 1987 | 29,958 | Fair |
| US 59 over Drainage Ditch | 1987 | 29,958 | Fair |
| US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Drainage Ditch | 1987 | 29,124 | Good |
| US 59 Ml & Sbfr over Little Tarkington Bayou | 1987 | 29,124 | Fair |
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