SH 97 over Raccoon Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 15.10 MI SW of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070032806016
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over Raccoon Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 94 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SH 97 over Raccoon 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 Raccoon Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.