US Bridges

SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.4 Miles West of FM 1565 · Structure no. 011170129005017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 276 EB
CrossesS Fork Sabine River
Location0.4 Miles West of FM 1565
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9043, -96.28424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2013)
Projected traffic4,820 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 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 EB over S Fork Sabine River built?

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

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

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

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.