US Bridges

Sl 178 over SH 224

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT SH224&SPUR178 · Structure no. 011170013601099

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 178 over SH 224 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 178 over SH 224 in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 178
CrossesSH 224
LocationJCT SH224&SPUR178
RouteState Highway 178
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24209, -95.93546
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2013)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 178 over SH 224 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 178 over SH 224 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sl 178 over SH 224 carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sl 178 over SH 224?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 178 over SH 224?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.