US Bridges

SH 71 EB FR over Drain

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Montopolis · Structure no. 142270011313034

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB FR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 EB FR over Drain in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 15,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,370 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 71 EB FR
CrossesDrain
Location0.30 MI W of Montopolis
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21276, -97.71817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,260 (2013)
Projected traffic21,370 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 EB FR over Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB FR over Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 EB FR over Drain carry?

About 15,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB FR over Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 71 EB FR over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.