US Bridges

Ave H over Rice Springs Branch

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · Adjacent to US 380 · Structure no. 081050B00075001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over Rice Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ave H over Rice Springs Branch in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve H
CrossesRice Springs Branch
LocationAdjacent to US 380
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15772, -99.74004
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2020)
Projected traffic773 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave H over Rice Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ave H over Rice Springs Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ave H over Rice Springs Branch carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave H over Rice Springs Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ave H over Rice Springs Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.