SH 71 over Double Horn Creek
GoodBurnet County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 140270070001032
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,977
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Double Horn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Double Horn Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,973 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Double Horn Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Double Horn 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Double Horn Creek carry?
About 12,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Double Horn Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Double Horn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.