SH 276 EB over Bear Pen Creek
GoodHunt County, Texas · 0.4 MI West of FM 1565 · Structure no. 011170129005019
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,342
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 276 EB over Bear Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 EB over Bear Pen Creek 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 3,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB over Bear Pen Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 276 EB over Bear Pen Creek 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 Bear Pen Creek carry?
About 3,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 276 EB over Bear Pen Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 276 EB over Bear Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.