SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek
GoodFayette County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 130760026601073
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sfr over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Sfr over Cedar 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Sfr over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.