SH 71 over Wallace Creek
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 131580026607050
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,905
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Wallace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 71 over Wallace Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,667 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 1,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.