US Bridges

US 271 over FM 899

Good

Titus County, Texas · 0.94 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250024809050

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,213
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over FM 899 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 over FM 899 in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,313 by 2034. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 271
CrossesFM 899
Location0.94 MI S of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15626, -94.9975
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,213 (2014)
Projected traffic10,313 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over FM 899 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 over FM 899 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 271 over FM 899 carry?

About 7,213 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is US 271 over FM 899?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over FM 899?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.