SH 173 over Francisco Creek

Fair Condition88 years old4,165 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMedina
Location17.36 Mi S Of US 90
CarriesSH 173
CrossesFrancisco Creek
Coordinates29.16474, -98.93770

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical9 — Foundation above flood level

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area740.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1964)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,165 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number151630042101007

Nearby Bridges

CR 761 over San Francisco Perez CR 0.5 mi Good FM 2200 over Francisco Perez Creek 1.4 mi Good CR 664 over San Francisco Perez Crk 1.6 mi Good FM 1343 over Draw 1.7 mi Good SH 173 over Burnt Boot Creek 2.2 mi Good CR 761 over Black Creek 2.6 mi Good SH 132 over Burnt Boot Creek 2.8 mi Fair SH 132 over Francisco Creek 3.0 mi Fair FM 2200 over Black Creek 3.1 mi Good CR 774 over Draw 3.1 mi Fair