US Bridges

US 271 over Big Brushy Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.3 MI NW of Red River CO · Structure no. 011390022101005

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Big Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 over Big Brushy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 6,265 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,246 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of Red River CO
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55018, -95.35763
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,265 (2020)
Projected traffic8,246 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 271 over Big Brushy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 6,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.