SH 71 over Bu 71E
FairFayette County, Texas · 2.10 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 130760026508091
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,898
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Bu 71E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Bu 71E 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 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 13,898 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,790 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.
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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Bu 71E built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Bu 71E 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 Bu 71E carry?
About 13,898 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Bu 71E?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Bu 71E?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.