SH 72 over Sulphur Creek

Fair Condition87 years old3,574 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLive Oak
Location6.0 Mi NE Of IH 37
CarriesSH 72
CrossesSulphur Creek
Coordinates28.54393, -98.06781

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length350.1 ft (106.7 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area1493.8 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,574 (2022)
Truck Traffic35%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161490027009023

Nearby Bridges

CR 223 over Salt Creek 0.1 mi Good SH 72 over Mustang Creek 0.7 mi Fair CR 223 over Sulphur Creek 0.9 mi Good CR 216 over Salt Creek 1.2 mi Poor CR 231 over Salt Creek 2.0 mi Good FM 1358 over Sulphur Creek 3.0 mi Good FM 1358 over Salt Branch Creek 3.9 mi Good