US Bridges

US 271 over Morrison Branch

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 1.5 MI E JCT SH 37 · Structure no. 011940022103043

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Morrison Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Morrison Branch in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 73 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,790 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesMorrison Branch
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45954, -95.20258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2020)
Projected traffic7,790 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over Morrison Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 271 over Morrison Branch 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 Morrison Branch carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Morrison Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Morrison Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.