SH 71 over East Bee Creek
GoodTravis County, Texas · 4.70 MI NW of RM 3238 · Structure no. 142270070003037
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,421
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over East Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over East Bee Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 45,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 East Bee Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over East Bee 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 over East Bee Creek carry?
About 45,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over East Bee Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over East Bee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.