SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F
FairColorado County, Texas · 1.25 MI SE of FM 1890 · Structure no. 130450026602056
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,470
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,891 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F carry?
About 8,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.