US Bridges

SH 71 over Cold Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 14.3 MI NW of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500057704015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,467
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 over Cold Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 71 over Cold Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,467 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 71
CrossesCold Creek
Location14.3 MI NW of SH 29
RouteState Highway 71
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87838, -98.9031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,467 (2020)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 over Cold 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 Cold Creek carry?

About 2,467 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 over Cold 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 71 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.