US Bridges

SH 71 EB over Baylor Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 5.30 MI SE of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760026601007

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,316
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over Baylor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 71 EB over Baylor Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 6,316 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesBaylor Creek
Location5.30 MI SE of SH 159
RouteState Highway 71
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89752, -96.77616
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,316 (2019)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 EB over Baylor Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 71 EB over Baylor 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 EB over Baylor Creek carry?

About 6,316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over Baylor Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 EB over Baylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.