US Bridges

US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of US 82 (east) · Structure no. 011390022101050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB 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 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 9,071 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,610 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 271 SB
CrossesLoop 286 NB
Location1.1 MI S of US 82 (east)
RouteU.S. Route 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64681, -95.50233
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,071 (2020)
Projected traffic10,610 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB 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 SB over Loop 286 NB carry?

About 9,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 SB over Loop 286 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.