SH 71 over Flat Rock Creek
GoodBurnet County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 140270070001033
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,589
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Flat Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 71 over Flat Rock 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 24,589 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,973 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Flat Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock Creek carry?
About 24,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Flat Rock Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Flat Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.