US Bridges

US 271 NB over Hicks Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 5.30 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 011390013608092

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,821
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 NB over Hicks Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 NB over Hicks 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 7,821 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,457 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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 NB
CrossesHicks Creek
Location5.30 MI N of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.76369, -95.54006
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 traffic7,821 (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 NB over Hicks Creek built?

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

What condition is US 271 NB 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 December 2024.

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

About 7,821 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 271 NB over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 NB over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.