SH 71 over Dry Creek
FairColorado County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 130450026604029
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,110
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 over Dry Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,803 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is SH 71 over Dry Creek 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 over Dry Creek carry?
About 7,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.