US Bridges

US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 011390169001015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,922
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,089 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 271 SB
CrossesHike and Bike Trail
Location1.0 MI S of US 82
RouteU.S. Route 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6483, -95.50428
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,922 (2020)
Projected traffic11,089 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail built?

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

What condition is US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail carry?

About 17,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 SB over Hike and Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.