SH 71 over Tres Palacios River
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of FM 653 · Structure no. 132410026606192
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,928
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Tres Palacios River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 71 over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,928 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,268 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Tres Palacios River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 over Tres Palacios River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Tres Palacios River carry?
About 9,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Tres Palacios River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Tres Palacios River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.