US Bridges

SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.93 MI W of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270015201079

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,900 by 2035. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSH 71 Ebml
CrossesUS 183; Carson Creek
Location2.93 MI W of FM 973
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2015)
Projected traffic39,900 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 Ebml over US 183; Carson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.