SH 71 EB over Halfway Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110026503066
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,781
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over Halfway Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over Halfway Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,094 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 EB over Halfway Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 EB over Halfway 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 Halfway Creek carry?
About 20,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over Halfway Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over Halfway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.