SH 173 over Padilla Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 1.75 MI SE of FM 2504 · Structure no. 150070042104007
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,448
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over Padilla Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 173 over Padilla Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 2,448 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 173 over Padilla Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is SH 173 over Padilla 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 173 over Padilla Creek carry?
About 2,448 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over Padilla Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 173 over Padilla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.