US Bridges

CR 271 over Dewberry Branch

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.01 MI NE of CO RD 250 · Structure no. 132410AA0308003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 271 over Dewberry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 271 over Dewberry Branch in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 271
CrossesDewberry Branch
Location0.01 MI NE of CO RD 250
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54692, -96.22571
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 271 over Dewberry Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 271 over Dewberry Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 271 over Dewberry Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 271 over Dewberry Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 271 over Dewberry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.