SH 173 over San Julian Creek
FairBandera County, Texas · 2.21 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 150100042107021
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over San Julian Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 173 over San Julian Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 San Julian Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SH 173 over San Julian 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 San Julian Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over San Julian Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 173 over San Julian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.