US Bridges

SH276 over Draw

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 9.1 MI W JCT SH34&SH276 · Structure no. 011170129005008

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH276 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH276 over Draw in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 8,168 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,640 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH276
CrossesDraw
Location9.1 MI W JCT SH34&SH276
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91246, -96.27447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,168 (2020)
Projected traffic9,640 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 SH276 over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH276 over Draw 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH276 over Draw carry?

About 8,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH276 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns SH276 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.