FM 71 over South Sulphur River

Poor Condition63 years old305 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHopkins
Location1.45 Mi NW Of FM 2653
CarriesFM 71
CrossesSouth Sulphur River
Coordinates33.24998, -95.79089

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length282.2 ft (86 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area679.4 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic305 (2019)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number011130146603002

Nearby Bridges

FM 71 over Old South Sulphur River 0.4 mi Fair FM 3134 over Draw 1.3 mi Good FM 3134 over Draw 1.3 mi Good FM 71 over Emblem Creek 1.5 mi Fair CR 4738 over Trib.of Sulphur River 2.1 mi Good CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary 2.1 mi Fair FM 1531 over Middle Sulphur River 3.0 mi Fair FM 3134 over Draw 3.2 mi Good FM 71 over Merritts Creek 3.6 mi Fair SH 11 over Wrenns Creek 3.9 mi Fair