SH 21/71 EB over Draw
FairBastrop County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110026504049
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,254
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21/71 EB over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 21/71 EB over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 6 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 27,254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,976 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21/71 EB over Draw built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is SH 21/71 EB over Draw 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 21/71 EB over Draw carry?
About 27,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 21/71 EB over Draw?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21/71 EB over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.