US Bridges

Loop 301 over Town Branch

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130040003026

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,754
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 301 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 301 over Town Branch in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,754 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLoop 301
CrossesTown Branch
Location1.4 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 301
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15689, -95.57745
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,754 (2020)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Loop 301 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 301 over Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 301 over Town Branch carry?

About 3,754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Loop 301 over Town Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Loop 301 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.