FM 973 over Onion Creek

Fair Condition51 years old27,548 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyTravis
Location1.40 Mi S Of SH 71
CarriesFM 973
CrossesOnion Creek
Coordinates30.18575, -97.64624

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length600.1 ft (182.9 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area2798.4 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,548 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number142270120003024

Nearby Bridges

Pearce Lane over Branch Of Onion Creek 0.7 mi Good SH 130 SB over Pearce Lane 0.8 mi Good SH 130 NB over Pearce Lane 0.9 mi Good SH 130 over Draw 1.0 mi Good SH 130 SB over Onion Creek 1.1 mi Good SH 130 NB over Onion Creek 1.2 mi Good SH 71 Toll over FM 973 1.2 mi Good Gen Aviation AVE over Trib Of Onion CR 1.3 mi Good SH 130 NB over SH 71 1.4 mi Good SH 71 WB over Draw 1.4 mi Good