SH 171 over Cobb Creek
GoodHill County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100041801022
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171 over Cobb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 171 over Cobb Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 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 3,325 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 171 over Cobb Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SH 171 over Cobb 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 171 over Cobb Creek carry?
About 3,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 171 over Cobb Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SH 171 over Cobb Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.