US Bridges

Bu 271 NB over Binion Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 49 · Structure no. 192250022109047

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 271 NB over Binion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 271 NB 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 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 16,710 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,390 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 271 NB
CrossesBinion Creek
Location0.10 MI N of SH 49
RouteState Highway 271
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15178, -94.96846
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,710 (2013)
Projected traffic23,390 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB over Binion Creek built?

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

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

About 16,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Bu 271 NB over Binion Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bu 271 NB over Binion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.