SH 71 over Draw

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 4.75 MI E of FM 154 · Structure no. 130760026508025

Built: 1933; 92 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition: Good; inspected April 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 34 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 13,898; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 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 13,898 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,790 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 71

CrossesDraw

Location4.75 MI E of FM 154

RouteState Highway 71

CountyFayette County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.92717, -96.96195

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans6

Design loadH 15

Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,898 (2020)

Projected traffic21,790 by 2040

Trucks11%

Lanes on structure5

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SH 71 over Draw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 over Draw carry?

About 13,898 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 71 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.