SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk
FairHunt County, Texas · 7.7 Miles West of SH 34 · Structure no. 011170129005009
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,419
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk 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 3,419 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk 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 WB over Bear Pen Crk carry?
About 3,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 276 WB over Bear Pen Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.