SH 173 over Chacon Creek

Fair Condition87 years old6,367 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMedina
Location1.10 Mi SE Of IH 35
CarriesSH 173
CrossesChacon Creek
Coordinates29.11493, -98.88286

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length245.1 ft (74.7 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area1038.3 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1964)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,367 (2023)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number151630042102001

Nearby Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over SH 173 1.3 mi Fair IH 35 SB Ml over SH 173 1.3 mi Fair FM 3176 over IH 35 1.4 mi Fair CR 777 over Chacon Creek 1.5 mi Good IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek 1.5 mi Fair IH 35 SB Ml over Francisco Creek 1.6 mi Good IH 35 NB Ml over Chacon Creek 1.8 mi Fair FM 3176 over Chacon Creek 1.8 mi Fair IH 35 SB Ml over Chacon Creek 1.9 mi Fair SH 132 over Burnt Boot Creek 2.0 mi Fair