US Bridges

SH 300 over Beech Branch

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of FM 726 · Structure no. 192300138501007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 300 over Beech Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 300 over Beech Branch in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,156 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,930 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 300
CrossesBeech Branch
Location0.30 MI NW of FM 726
RouteState Highway 300
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63897, -94.85709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
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 length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic10,156 (2020)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 300 over Beech Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 300 over Beech Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 300 over Beech Branch carry?

About 10,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 300 over Beech Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 300 over Beech Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.