SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake

Fair Condition89 years old9,005 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBastrop
Location0.7 Mi E Of Loop 230
CarriesSH 71 WB
CrossesShipps Lake
Coordinates29.98746, -97.12170

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Area361.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1961)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,005 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number140110026506031

Nearby Bridges

SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake 0.0 mi Fair SH 71 EB over Up Rr 0.3 mi Good SH 71 WB over Up Rr 0.4 mi Good SH 71 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch 0.7 mi Good SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch 0.7 mi Fair SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch 0.7 mi Good SH 71 EB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch 0.7 mi Good Old Lake Road over Willow Creek 0.9 mi Fair Old Lake Road over Shipps Lake Creek 1.0 mi Fair Loop Road over Willow Creek 1.8 mi Fair