SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 1.90 MI SW of IH 37 · Structure no. 150070032803024
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,940 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 EB over Galvan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.