US Bridges

SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 9.7 MI W JCT SH34&SH276 · Structure no. 011170129005007

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,640 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 276 WB
CrossesS Fork Sabine River Rel
Location9.7 MI W JCT SH34&SH276
RouteState Highway 276
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9068, -96.28122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,880 (2013)
Projected traffic9,640 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel carry?

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.