US Bridges

Spur 302 over Long Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.2 MI E JCT US69&SH224 · Structure no. 011170013507041

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,578
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 302 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 302 over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 6,578 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSpur 302
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.2 MI E JCT US69&SH224
RouteState Highway 302
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14034, -96.13511
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,578 (2020)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Spur 302 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Spur 302 over Long 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 302 over Long Branch carry?

About 6,578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Spur 302 over Long Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 302 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.