SH 173 over Trib of Bandera Creek
GoodBandera County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 2828 · Structure no. 150100042106031
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,349
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over Trib of Bandera Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 173 over Trib of Bandera Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 6,349 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,260 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 173 over Trib of Bandera Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 173 over Trib of Bandera 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 Trib of Bandera Creek carry?
About 6,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over Trib of Bandera Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 173 over Trib of Bandera Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.