US Bridges

SH 176 over SH 349

Fair

Martin County, Texas · 19.00 MI W of SH 137 · Structure no. 061560054802011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 176 over SH 349 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 176 over SH 349 in Martin County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,066 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 176
CrossesSH 349
Location19.00 MI W of SH 137
RouteState Highway 176
CountyMartin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32037, -102.17092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2012)
Projected traffic14,066 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 176 over SH 349 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 176 over SH 349 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 176 over SH 349 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 176 over SH 349?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 176 over SH 349?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.