US Bridges

SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 7.6 MI E JCT SH34 & SH276 · Structure no. 011170064101028

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
10,200 ft
85 main spans
Daily traffic
5,311
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2033. The structure is 10,200 ft (3,109 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 276
CrossesLake Tawakoni
Location7.6 MI E JCT SH34 & SH276
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90633, -95.98336
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans85
Design loadHL 93
Structure length10,200 ft (3,109 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2020)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni carry?

About 5,311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni?

The structure is 10,200 ft (3,109 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Lake Tawakoni?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.