US Bridges

SH 174 over Greenys Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 2.4 MI SW of FM 927 · Structure no. 090180051903002

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 174 over Greenys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 174 over Greenys Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 174
CrossesGreenys Creek
Location2.4 MI SW of FM 927
RouteState Highway 174
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99212, -97.63676
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 174 over Greenys Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 174 over Greenys 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 174 over Greenys Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 174 over Greenys Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 174 over Greenys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.