SH 71 over Little Cypress Creek
GoodBurnet County, Texas · 8.2 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 140270070001035
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,977
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Little Cypress Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,973 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Little Cypress 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 Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 12,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.