US Bridges

SH 71 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 14.1 MI E of SH 95/SH 21 · Structure no. 140110026506073

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 Wbfr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

CarriesSH 71 Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location14.1 MI E of SH 95/SH 21
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99588, -97.12724
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic1,406 (2022)
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 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 71 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 71 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.