US Bridges

County Road 274 over US 81/287

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 022490001308052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 274 over US 81/287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 274 over US 81/287 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 274
CrossesUS 81/287
Location1.0 MI N of SH 114
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06997, -97.47372
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2019)
Projected traffic850 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 274 over US 81/287 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 274 over US 81/287 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 274 over US 81/287 carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 274 over US 81/287?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 274 over US 81/287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.