US Bridges

CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Texas · 2.1 MI NW of FM 195 · Structure no. 011390AA0271001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 271 (43250)
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of FM 195
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72796, -95.47227
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile 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 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 271 (43250) over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.