US Bridges

CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011390AA0270001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270 (43270)
CrossesPine Creek
Location2.3 MI E of US 271
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.75272, -95.50242
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270 (43270) over Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270 (43270) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.