US 271 over Little Cypress Creek
FairUpshur County, Texas · 3.35 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300024804030
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 485 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,960
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 271 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 271 over Little Cypress Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 5 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 8,960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,320 by 2033. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US 271 over Little Cypress Creek 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 Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 8,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 271 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 271 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.