SH 71 over Dry Creek

Fair Condition94 years old7,110 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
Location0.85 Mi S Of US 90a
CarriesSH 71
CrossesDry Creek
Coordinates29.55764, -96.45948

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area266.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1969)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,110 (2021)
Truck Traffic35%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130450026604029

Nearby Bridges

CR 416 over Dry Branch 0.6 mi Good US 90a over Dry Creek 1.0 mi Good SH 71 over Skull Creek 1.1 mi Good US 90a over Draw 1.2 mi Good SH 71 over Skull Creek Relief 1.4 mi Fair SH 71 over Draw 1.6 mi Fair US 90a over Skull Creek 2.6 mi Fair US 90a over Skull Creek Relief 2.8 mi Fair US 90a over Colorado River 3.0 mi Good US 90a over Draw 3.8 mi Good