US Bridges

Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 111140185401002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 4,905 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2033. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 304
CrossesUPRR & Town Branch
Location0.45 MI SW of US 287
RouteState Highway 304
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33165, -95.47249
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,905 (2024)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 UPRR & Town Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 304 over UPRR & 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch carry?

About 4,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.