SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch
GoodBosque County, Texas · 3.4 MI NE of FM 927 · Structure no. 090180051903010
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,257
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch 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 Mesquite Creek Branch carry?
About 1,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.