SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek

Good Condition54 years old22,851 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBastrop
Location5.3 Mi W Of FM 1209
CarriesSH 71 WB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates30.16371, -97.50715

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area234.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1972

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 Number140110026503063

Nearby Bridges

SH 71 EB 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 1.6 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