US Bridges

Loop 286 SB over Business 271 NB

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 82 East · Structure no. 011390169001052

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 286 SB over Business 271 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 286 SB over Business 271 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,710 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 286 SB
CrossesBusiness 271 NB
Location0.9 MI S of US 82 East
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64993, -95.50575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2013)
Projected traffic5,710 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Loop 286 SB over Business 271 NB built?

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

What condition is Loop 286 SB over Business 271 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 2022.

How much traffic does Loop 286 SB over Business 271 NB carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Loop 286 SB over Business 271 NB?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 286 SB over Business 271 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.