US Bridges

SH 276 over Cedar Crk

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 7.92 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 011900184903005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Cedar Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 over Cedar Crk in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 276
CrossesCedar Crk
Location7.92 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 276
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8969, -95.90055
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2023)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2033
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 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 SH 276 over Cedar Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 276 over Cedar Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 276 over Cedar Crk carry?

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Cedar Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Cedar Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.