US Bridges

US 271 SB over Driggers Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 011390013607088

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 SB over Driggers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 SB over Driggers Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,422 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,349 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271 SB
CrossesDriggers Creek
Location2.80 MI N of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73013, -95.54817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,422 (2020)
Projected traffic10,349 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Driggers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 SB 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 October 2024.

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

About 8,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 271 SB over Driggers Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 SB over Driggers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.