US Bridges

SH 276 over East Hackberry Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.51 MI E of FM 551 · Structure no. 181990129003012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,087
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over East Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over East Hackberry Creek in Rockwall 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 15,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,580 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 276
CrossesEast Hackberry Creek
Location0.51 MI E of FM 551
RouteState Highway 276
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89982, -96.36111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,087 (2023)
Projected traffic15,580 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 East Hackberry Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 276 over East Hackberry Creek 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 East Hackberry Creek carry?

About 15,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over East Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over East Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.