US Bridges

US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw)

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of SH 155 · Structure no. 102120016501017

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,653
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw) in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 89 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 5 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 11,653 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,330 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271 SB
CrossesRailroad (ssw)
Location1.2 MI E of SH 155
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43184, -95.18729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,653 (2018)
Projected traffic9,330 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw) carry?

About 11,653 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 SB over Railroad (ssw)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.