US Bridges

FM 273 over Oakland Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 3.3 MI NE of SH 78 · Structure no. 010750051006018

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,909
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 273 over Oakland Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 273 over Oakland Branch in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,909 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 273
CrossesOakland Branch
Location3.3 MI NE of SH 78
RouteState Highway 273
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65919, -96.1584
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,909 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 273 over Oakland Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 273 over Oakland 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 273 over Oakland Branch carry?

About 2,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 273 over Oakland Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 273 over Oakland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.