Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek
FairAngelina County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Bus 59 · Structure no. 110030020013053
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,728
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 70 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 5,728 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 5,728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Spur 278 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.