SH 173 over Elm Creek
FairAtascosa County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of FM 2504 · Structure no. 150070042104006
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,448
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 173 over Elm Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,448 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 173 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SH 173 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 173 over Elm Creek carry?
About 2,448 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 173 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.