SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of FM 1209 · Structure no. 140110026503063
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,851
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 WB over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB 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 WB over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 22,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.