SH 273 over Red Mud Creek
FairGray County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of FM 291 · Structure no. 040910056002009
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 273 over Red Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 273 over Red Mud Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 273 over Red Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SH 273 over Red Mud 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 273 over Red Mud Creek carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 273 over Red Mud Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 273 over Red Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.