US 271 over Mustang Creek
FairRed River County, Texas · 4.3 MI E JCT SH 37 · Structure no. 011940022103040
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,514
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 271 over Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 271 over Mustang Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 82 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,455 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 271 over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 271 over Mustang 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 271 over Mustang Creek carry?
About 4,514 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 271 over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 271 over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.