US Bridges

US 271 over Dry Creek

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 3384 · Structure no. 190320024803041

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Dry Creek in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,371 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,330 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.35 MI S of FM 3384
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97463, -94.96218
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,371 (2020)
Projected traffic10,330 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 271 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.