SH 71 WB over Dry Creek
GoodTravis County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 142270026502062
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,760
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,690 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Dry 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Dry Creek carry?
About 19,760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Dry Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.