US Bridges

SH 274 over Kings Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.00 MI SW of US 175 · Structure no. 181300056101015

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 274 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 274 over Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,674 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,380 by 2036. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 274
CrossesKings Creek
Location2.00 MI SW of US 175
RouteState Highway 274
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41091, -96.24146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2023)
Projected traffic11,380 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 274 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 274 over Kings 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 274 over Kings Creek carry?

About 10,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 274 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 274 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.