US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief
FairUpshur County, Texas · 6.15 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300024804028
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,222
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 7,222 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,770 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief carry?
About 7,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 271 over Lilly Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.