SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek
GoodFayette County, Texas · 2.45 MI SE of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 130760026507086
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,842
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 EB over Cedar 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 EB over Cedar Creek carry?
About 6,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.