US Bridges

King ST over Long Branch

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 011170B00295001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,809
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying King ST over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,809 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKing ST
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.1 MI N of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12121, -96.11165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,809 (2023)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 King ST over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is King ST over Long Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does King ST over Long Branch carry?

About 1,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King ST over Long Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns King ST over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.