US Bridges

SH 71 EB over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of SH 130 · Structure no. 142270026501115

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 EB over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,980 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI NW of SH 130
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19471, -97.62498
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2010)
Projected traffic24,980 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB over Draw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 EB over Draw carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 71 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.