US Bridges

US 271 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of FM 1503 · Structure no. 011390022101007

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,896
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Mustang Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 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 5,896 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,762 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of FM 1503
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5241, -95.31605
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,896 (2020)
Projected traffic7,762 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 271 over Mustang 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 Mustang Creek carry?

About 5,896 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.