BU 71E WB
Carrying BU 71E WB over Colorado River
0.70 MI W OF US 77, Fayette, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BU 71E WB
The BU 71E WB bridge in Fayette, Texas carries BU 71E WB over Colorado River. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 431.0 meters (1414 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,770 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BU 71E WB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 431.0 m (1414 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,770 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 130760026514038
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BU 71E WB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BU 71E WB against other structures in Fayette and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BU 71E WB?
BU 71E WB in Fayette, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BU 71E WB inspected?
BU 71E WB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,770 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BU 71E WB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BU 71E WB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BU 71E WB.
Who is responsible for maintaining BU 71E WB?
BU 71E WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BU 71E WB and does age affect safety?
BU 71E WB was built in 1941, making it 85 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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