SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY
FairFayette County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 130760026508094
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 385 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,954
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY 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 12,954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,380 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY 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 UP RR & Old Plum HWY carry?
About 12,954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over UP RR & Old Plum HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.