SH 173 over Briar Branch

Good Condition81 years old3,069 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMedina
Location10.19 Mi S Of US 90
CarriesSH 173
CrossesBriar Branch
Coordinates29.23559, -99.02488

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Width45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Area260.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1945 (reconstructed 1964)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,069 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number151630042101018

Nearby Bridges

SH 173 over Draw 0.5 mi Good SH 173 over Draw 0.8 mi Good CR 545 over Brier Branch 1.1 mi Good SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek 1.6 mi Fair SH 173 over Hondo Creek 2.8 mi Fair SH 173 over Black Creek 3.1 mi Fair CR 545 Yancey-biry over Hondo Creek 3.3 mi Good FM 1343 over San Francisco Perez Brch 4.8 mi Good FM 1343 over Draw 4.9 mi Good