US Bridges

US 271 NB over Driggers Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 011390013607069

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,859
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 NB over Driggers Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 271 NB over Driggers Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 83 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 8,859 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,439 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271 NB
CrossesDriggers Creek
Location2.80 MI N of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73022, -95.54782
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,859 (2020)
Projected traffic12,439 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 NB over Driggers Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 271 NB over Driggers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 NB over Driggers Creek carry?

About 8,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 271 NB over Driggers Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 NB over Driggers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.