SH 71 over Ross Creek

Fair Condition100 years old10,193 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFayette
Location0.86 Mi NW Of FM 955
CarriesSH 71
CrossesRoss Creek
Coordinates29.86225, -96.73924

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area389.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,193 (2020)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130760026601009

Nearby Bridges

Biegel RD over Ross Creek 1.0 mi Fair SH 71 WB over Pettys Creek 1.4 mi Good SH 71 EB over Pettys Creek 1.4 mi Good Schumacher RD over Pettys Creek 1.4 mi Fair Krenek RD over Pettys Creek 1.5 mi Good SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek 1.6 mi Good SH 71 WB over Cedar Creek 1.6 mi Good Schumacher RD over Ellinger Branch 2.2 mi Good SH 71 over Ellinger Branch 2.4 mi Fair FM 2503 over Dutys Creek 3.2 mi Good