US 271 over Sabine River
FairGregg County, Texas · 1.20 MI SW of US 80 · Structure no. 100930016503029
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,187 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,073
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 271 over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 over Sabine River in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 13,073 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 271 over Sabine River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 271 over Sabine River 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 US 271 over Sabine River carry?
About 13,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 271 over Sabine River?
The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 271 over Sabine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.