SH 71 over Skull Creek Relief

Fair Condition94 years old7,110 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
Location2.35 Mi SE Of US 90a
CarriesSH 71
CrossesSkull Creek Relief
Coordinates29.53913, -96.44826

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
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 Number130450026604031

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