US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek
GoodSmith County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 2908 · Structure no. 102120016501034
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,990
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek carry?
About 5,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 271 NB over Thunderstruck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.