US Bridges

Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 49 · Structure no. 192250022109046

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,001
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,001 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,390 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesBu 271 SB
CrossesBinion Creek
Location0.10 MI N of SH 49
RouteState Highway 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15305, -94.97036
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,001 (2021)
Projected traffic23,390 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 271 SB over Binion 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 Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek carry?

About 16,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 271 SB over Binion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.