US Bridges

SH 174 over Mesquite Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of FM 927 · Structure no. 090180051903009

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 174 over Mesquite Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 174 over Mesquite Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 174
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of FM 927
RouteState Highway 174
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05031, -97.59034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2023)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$684,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 174 over Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 174 over Mesquite 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 174 over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 174 over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 174 over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.