SH 97 over Goose Creek

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Atascosa County, Texas · 2.80 MI SW of SH 16 · Structure no. 150070032805007

Built: 1932; 93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition: Good; inspected May 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 34 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,249; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over Goose Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 5,249 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,870 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97

CrossesGoose Creek

Location2.80 MI SW of SH 16

RouteState Highway 97

CountyAtascosa County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.91817, -98.59271

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans5

Design loadH 15

Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)

Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,249 (2020)

Projected traffic11,870 by 2033

Trucks20%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)

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—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 97 over Goose 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 over Goose Creek carry?

About 5,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.