US Bridges

Bus 271 over IH 30

Good

Titus County, Texas · Int IH 30 & Bus 271 · Structure no. 192250061003059

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 271 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 271 over IH 30 in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 271
CrossesIH 30
LocationInt IH 30 & Bus 271
RouteState Highway 271
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17871, -94.97068
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2013)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 271 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 271 over IH 30 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bus 271 over IH 30 carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Bus 271 over IH 30?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 271 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.