SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek
FairBastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110026503048
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,781
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,094 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek carry?
About 20,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Halfway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.