US Bridges

SH 97 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 10.45 MI SW of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070032806049

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 97 over Live Oak Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,927 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location10.45 MI SW of FM 140
RouteState Highway 97
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72849, -98.78563
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,927 (2023)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 over Live Oak 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 Live Oak Creek carry?

About 1,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.