US Bridges

SH 300 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of US 271 · Structure no. 192300138501010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,035
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 300 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 300 over Sugar Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 9,035 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,120 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 300
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.70 MI SE of US 271
RouteState Highway 300
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71334, -94.93009
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic9,035 (2020)
Projected traffic10,120 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 300 over Sugar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 300 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 9,035 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 300 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 300 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.