US 271 NB over Red River
FairLamar County, Texas · Oklahoma & Texas Border · Structure no. 011390013607109
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 904 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,663
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 271 NB over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 NB over Red River in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,663 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,134 by 2039. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Red River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 271 NB over Red 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 271 NB over Red River carry?
About 4,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 271 NB over Red River?
The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 271 NB over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.