US Bridges

US 271 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of SH 155 · Structure no. 192300024805034

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 271 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 271 over Sugar Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,070 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 271
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.00 MI S of SH 155
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69757, -94.94332
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic6,580 (2020)
Projected traffic10,070 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 271 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 271 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 6,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 271 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 271 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.