SH 71 over Willow Creek
FairLlano County, Texas · 3.50 MI NW of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500057704010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,847
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 71 over Willow Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Willow 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Willow Creek carry?
About 2,847 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.