SH 171 over Elm Branch
GoodJohnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 2135 · Structure no. 021270001902442
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,957
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171 over Elm Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 171 over Elm Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,957 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 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 171 over Elm Branch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 171 over Elm Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 171 over Elm Branch carry?
About 4,957 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 171 over Elm Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 171 over Elm Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.