SH 71 over Skull Creek

Good Condition94 years old7,110 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
Location2.00 Mi SE Of US 90a
CarriesSH 71
CrossesSkull Creek
Coordinates29.54374, -96.45106

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length228.0 ft (69.5 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area889.6 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1981)

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 Number130450026604030

Nearby Bridges

SH 71 over Skull Creek Relief 0.4 mi Fair CR 416 over Dry Branch 0.6 mi Good SH 71 over Dry Creek 1.1 mi Fair US 90a over Draw 1.9 mi Good US 90a over Dry Creek 2.1 mi Good SH 71 over Draw 2.6 mi Fair CR 111 over Irrigation Canal 2.8 mi Good CR 111 over Draw 3.2 mi Fair US 90a over Colorado River 3.3 mi Good US 90a over Skull Creek 3.4 mi Fair