US Bridges

SH 176 over FM 1788

Good

Andrews County, Texas · 13.79 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 060020054801157

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,385
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 176 over FM 1788 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 176 over FM 1788 in Andrews County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,385 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH 176
CrossesFM 1788
Location13.79 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 176
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32517, -102.39901
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,385 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 176 over FM 1788 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 176 over FM 1788 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 176 over FM 1788 carry?

About 7,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 176 over FM 1788?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 176 over FM 1788?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.