US Bridges

SH 71 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 6.40 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 141500070004022

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
184 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,635
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 over Pecan Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 71 over Pecan Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 6,635 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 71
CrossesPecan Creek
Location6.40 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 71
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51672, -98.40306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,635 (2020)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 71 over Pecan 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 Pecan Creek carry?

About 6,635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.