US Bridges

FM272 over Rainbow Crk

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Hunt County, Texas · 4.5 MI N JCT US69&FM272 · Structure no. 011170076402001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM272 over Rainbow Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM272 over Rainbow Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM272
CrossesRainbow Crk
Location4.5 MI N JCT US69&FM272
RouteState Highway 272
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3435, -96.16023
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic504 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM272 over Rainbow Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM272 over Rainbow Crk 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 FM272 over Rainbow Crk carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM272 over Rainbow Crk?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM272 over Rainbow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.