SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek

Good Condition77 years old22,851 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBastrop
Location5.3 Mi W Of FM 1209
CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates30.16348, -97.50725

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width52.5 ft (16 m)
Deck Area254.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,851 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number140110026503046

Nearby Bridges

SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek 0.0 mi Good CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek 0.7 mi Good SH 71 WB over Red Gully Creek 0.8 mi Good SH 71 EB over Red Gully Creek 0.8 mi Good Double Eagle Ranch over Moss Branch 1.7 mi Good Black Talon LN over Moss Branch 1.7 mi Good Colorado Drive over Dry Creek 1.7 mi Fair Raptor Beak Way over Moss Branch 1.8 mi Good River RD over Dry Creek 1.8 mi Good SH 71 WB over Dry Creek 2.0 mi Good