SH 71 WB over Alum Creek
FairPosted for loadBastrop County, Texas · 6.0 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110026505013
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,259
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Alum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 WB over Alum Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,259 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,565 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Alum 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 Alum Creek carry?
About 11,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Alum Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.