US Bridges

SH 276 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 4.3 MI W JCT SH34/SH276 · Structure no. 011170101703014

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,081
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over Sandy Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 9,081 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 124 ft wide.

CarriesSH 276
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4.3 MI W JCT SH34/SH276
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90974, -96.20213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,081 (2020)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 276 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 276 over Sandy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 276 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 9,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.