SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek
GoodFayette County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760026601048
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 660 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,206
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,206 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2033. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek 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 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek carry?
About 9,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek?
The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over UP RR & High Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.