US Bridges

US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 3.15 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300024804031

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,960
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 8,960 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,320 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesLittle Cypress Crk Rel
Location3.15 MI N of SH 154
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77483, -94.94574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,960 (2020)
Projected traffic15,320 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 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 Crk Rel carry?

About 8,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns US 271 over Little Cypress Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.