SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake
FairBastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Loop 230 · Structure no. 140110026506031
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,005
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake is a concrete slab carrying SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 88 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 9,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,790 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 71 WB over Shipps Lake built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake 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 Shipps Lake carry?
About 9,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Shipps Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.