US Bridges

US 271 NB over FM 127

Good

Titus County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250024809053

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

About this bridge

US 271 NB over FM 127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 NB over FM 127 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 271 NB
CrossesFM 127
Location2.10 MI S of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14059, -94.99368
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,213 (2014)
Projected traffic10,313 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over FM 127 built?

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

What condition is US 271 NB over FM 127 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 NB over FM 127 carry?

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

How long is US 271 NB over FM 127?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 NB over FM 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.