SH 71 over Skull Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 2.00 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 130450026604030
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,110
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Skull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 over Skull Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,803 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SH 71 over Skull 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Skull Creek carry?
About 7,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.