SH 71 over Mott Slough
FairWharton County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410026605034
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Mott Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 over Mott Slough in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Mott Slough built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SH 71 over Mott Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Mott Slough carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Mott Slough?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SH 71 over Mott Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.