US Bridges

US 271 over Ripley Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of FM 1896 · Structure no. 192250022105062

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,874
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Ripley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 over Ripley Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 4,874 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,824 by 2038. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 271
CrossesRipley Creek
Location1.20 MI S of FM 1896
RouteU.S. Route 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29038, -95.08042
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,874 (2018)
Projected traffic6,824 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 over Ripley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 over Ripley Creek carry?

About 4,874 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.