SH 97 over San Miguel Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 11.90 MI SW of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070032806050
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over San Miguel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 97 over San Miguel 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2033. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over San Miguel Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over San Miguel 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 San Miguel Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over San Miguel Creek?
The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over San Miguel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.