SH 71 over Marys Branch

Good Condition94 years old3,484 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
Location5.75 Mi S Of US 90a
CarriesSH 71
CrossesMarys Branch
Coordinates29.49614, -96.41997

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Deck Width55.4 ft (16.9 m)
Deck Area226.5 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1975)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,484 (2021)
Truck Traffic49%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130450026604032

Nearby Bridges

CR 111 over Irrigation Canal 1.3 mi Good CR 111 over Draw 2.1 mi Fair FM 950 over Colorado River 3.3 mi Good FM 1693 over West Mustang Creek 3.4 mi Good SH 71 over Skull Creek Relief 3.4 mi Fair SH 71 over Skull Creek 3.8 mi Good Lions Park DR over Waligura Slough 4.1 mi Fair SH 71 over Draw 4.1 mi Good CR 416 over Dry Branch 4.3 mi Good FM 2614 over Draw 4.8 mi Good