SH 72 over Esperanza Creek

Good Condition68 years old1,865 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMcMullen
Location4.0 Mi E Of SH 97
CarriesSH 72
CrossesEsperanza Creek
Coordinates28.49365, -98.73568

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length121.1 ft (36.9 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area472.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,865 (2022)
Truck Traffic58%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number151620048302040

Nearby Bridges

SH 72 over Draw 1.6 mi Fair SH 72 over Draw 1.6 mi Good SH 72 over Draw 1.8 mi Good SH 97 over Canyon Slough Creek 4.1 mi Good SH 97 over Frio River Relief 4.3 mi Good SH 97 over Frio River 4.5 mi Good SH 72 over Draw 4.8 mi Good SH 97 over Esperanza Creek 4.8 mi Fair Cameron Lane over Draw 4.9 mi Good