US Bridges

US 271 over Trent Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 71 · Structure no. 192250022105031

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,583
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Trent Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Trent Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 4,583 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesTrent Creek
Location1.30 MI S of FM 71
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34288, -95.10335
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,583 (2020)
Projected traffic7,070 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over Trent Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 271 over Trent 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 over Trent Creek carry?

About 4,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Trent Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Trent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.