US Bridges

US 271 SB over Hicks Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 5.30 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 011390013608073

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,939
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 SB over Hicks Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 271 SB over Hicks 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 7,939 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,457 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271 SB
CrossesHicks Creek
Location5.30 MI N of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.76389, -95.54034
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,939 (2019)
Projected traffic9,457 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hicks Creek built?

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

What condition is US 271 SB over Hicks 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 Hicks Creek carry?

About 7,939 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 271 SB over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 SB over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.