US Bridges

US 271 over Draw

Good

Titus County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250024809061

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Draw 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 5,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,313 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 271
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI S of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13818, -94.99248
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,115 (2023)
Projected traffic10,313 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Draw built?

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

What condition is US 271 over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 271 over Draw carry?

About 5,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 271 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.