US Bridges

Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.25MI W of JCT FM499 · Structure no. 011170000907426

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,614
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,614 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBus 67 (spur 302)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.25MI W of JCT FM499
RouteState Highway 302
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13951, -96.0825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,614 (2020)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek carry?

About 3,614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 67 (spur 302) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.