SH 71 WB over Bartons Creek
FairFayette County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 130760026507090
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,835
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Bartons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 WB over Bartons Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 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 6,835 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Bartons Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Bartons 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 WB over Bartons Creek carry?
About 6,835 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Bartons Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Bartons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.