SH 71 over Tiger Creek
GoodMcCulloch County, Texas · 6.00 MI NW of Mason C/L · Structure no. 231600110201009
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,299
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Tiger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Tiger Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 71 over Tiger Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is SH 71 over Tiger Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Tiger Creek carry?
About 2,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Tiger Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Tiger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.