US Bridges

CR 271 over Medina River

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 7.6 MI N of FM 2676 · Structure no. 151630AA0465003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 271 over Medina River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 271 over Medina River in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 271
CrossesMedina River
Location7.6 MI N of FM 2676
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53217, -98.93545
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 271 over Medina River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 271 over Medina River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 271 over Medina River carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 271 over Medina River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 271 over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.