US Bridges

SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River Rel

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 9.7 MI W JCT SH34/SH276 · Structure no. 011170129005018

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,560
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River Rel 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 7,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,080 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 Rel
Location9.7 MI W JCT SH34/SH276
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90677, -96.28126
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 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 traffic7,560 (2010)
Projected traffic13,080 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 Rel built?

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

What condition is SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River Rel 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 SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River Rel carry?

About 7,560 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.