SH 71 over Bu 71E
GoodFayette County, Texas · 2.75 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 130760026601078
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,614
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Bu 71E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Bu 71E 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 9,614 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,060 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.
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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Bu 71E built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Bu 71E 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 over Bu 71E carry?
About 9,614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Bu 71E?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Bu 71E?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.