US Bridges

SH 276 over Hooker Crk

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 11.33 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 011900184903007

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,884
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Hooker Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over Hooker Crk in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 276
CrossesHooker Crk
Location11.33 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 276
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90806, -95.95576
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,884 (2023)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 276 over Hooker Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SH 276 over Hooker 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 Hooker Crk carry?

About 4,884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Hooker Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 276 over Hooker Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.