US Bridges

US 271 NB over Railroad (ssw)

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of SH 155 · Structure no. 102120016501031

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 NB over Railroad (ssw) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 NB over Railroad (ssw) in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,660 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,330 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271 NB
CrossesRailroad (ssw)
Location1.2 MI N of SH 155
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43162, -95.18739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,660 (2013)
Projected traffic9,330 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 NB 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 NB over Railroad (ssw) carry?

About 6,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 NB over Railroad (ssw)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.