SH 71 over Ellinger Branch

Fair Condition100 years old10,266 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFayette
Location1.50 Mi SE Of FM 955
CarriesSH 71
CrossesEllinger Branch
Coordinates29.83767, -96.71183

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width186.7 ft (56.9 m)
Deck Area557.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,266 (2020)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130760026601011

Nearby Bridges

Schumacher RD over Ellinger Branch 0.5 mi Good Krenek RD over Pettys Creek 0.9 mi Good SH 71 EB over Pettys Creek 0.9 mi Good SH 71 WB over Pettys Creek 1.0 mi Good SH 71 over Dutys Creek 1.1 mi Fair E Tobias RD over Draw 1.3 mi Good Schumacher RD over Pettys Creek 1.7 mi Fair FM 2503 over Dutys Creek 1.7 mi Good Wecheta RD over Dutys Creek 2.3 mi Fair SH 71 over Ross Creek 2.4 mi Fair