US Bridges

SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 14.1 MI E of SH 95/SH 21 · Structure no. 140110026506072

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesSH 71 Ebfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location14.1 MI E of SH 95/SH 21
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99508, -97.12861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2023)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 71 Ebfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.