SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek
FairHill County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100041803040
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,767
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,767 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 171 over Little Hackberry 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek carry?
About 2,767 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 171 over Little Hackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.