US Bridges

3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 081050B00170001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST
CrossesRice Springs Branch
Location0.05 MI W of US 277
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15453, -99.73486
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 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 3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST 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 3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Rice Springs Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.