US Bridges

Oneal ST over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Hunt County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 224 · Structure no. 011170B00185001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneal ST over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oneal ST over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOneal ST
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.7 MI S of SH 224
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13064, -96.13026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oneal ST over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneal ST over Long Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oneal ST over Long Branch carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oneal ST over Long Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Oneal ST over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.