US Bridges

SH 276 over Klutts Branch

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.87 MI E of FM 548 · Structure no. 181990129004003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,687
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Klutts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over Klutts Branch in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 68 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 10,687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,390 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 276
CrossesKlutts Branch
Location0.87 MI E of FM 548
RouteState Highway 276
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89973, -96.32497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,687 (2023)
Projected traffic11,390 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Klutts Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 276 over Klutts Branch 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 Klutts Branch carry?

About 10,687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Klutts Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Klutts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.