US Bridges

SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 2.1 MI W JCT SH34/SH276 · Structure no. 011170101703017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib 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 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 10,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSH 276
CrossesJones Creek Trib
Location2.1 MI W JCT SH34/SH276
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91067, -96.16453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,333 (2020)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Trib built?

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

What condition is SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib carry?

About 10,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Jones Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.