US Bridges

Lp 304 over Spring Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 111140185401001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 304 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 304 over Spring Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,474 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,190 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 304
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.25 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 304
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33752, -95.46272
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic5,474 (2024)
Projected traffic7,190 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 304 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 304 over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 304 over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lp 304 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 304 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.