US 271 over Bee Bayou

Fair Condition92 years old6,265 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLamar
Location1.0 Mi SE Of FM 196
CarriesUS 271
CrossesBee Bayou
Coordinates33.56950, -95.38066

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Max Span27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area465.0 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 1959)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,265 (2020)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number011390022101004

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