US Bridges

CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110AA0335001

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 102 years old, older 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 335 (old 71)
CrossesRed Gulley Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 335
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15892, -97.49714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 335 (old 71) over Red Gulley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.