US Bridges

SH 276 over Jones Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.6 MI W JCT SH34/SH276 · Structure no. 011170101703015

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over Jones 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 12,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 124 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 276
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.6 MI W JCT SH34/SH276
RouteState Highway 276
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91018, -96.17741
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,203 (2023)
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 Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 276 over Jones 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 276 over Jones Creek carry?

About 12,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.