SH 71 over Little Alum Creek
FairBastrop County, Texas · 4.8 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110026505044
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,289
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Little Alum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 over Little Alum Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 77 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 27,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,021 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Little Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 71 over Little 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 over Little Alum Creek carry?
About 27,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Little Alum Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 71 over Little Alum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.