US Bridges

SH 273 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of Lp 171 · Structure no. 040910056001014

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 273 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 273 over Abandoned RR in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 273
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location3.0 MI E of Lp 171
RouteState Highway 273
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.49289, -100.8696
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2023)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SH 273 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 273 over Abandoned RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 273 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 273 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 273 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.