SH 171 over Wallace Creek
FairJohnson County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 2331 South · Structure no. 021270036503011
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171 over Wallace Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 171 over Wallace Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 8,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,720 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 171 over Wallace 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 171 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 8,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 171 over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 171 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.