Bu 71E over Cedar Creek
FairFayette County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760026514001
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,890
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 71E over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 71E over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 93 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 70 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 | 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 Bu 71E over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Bu 71E over Cedar 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 Bu 71E over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bu 71E over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 71E over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.