SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of FM 1209 · Structure no. 140110026503046
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,851
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,851 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,707 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 22,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.