US Bridges

SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 3.8 MI NE of FM 927 · Structure no. 090180051903011

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 174
CrossesMesquite Creek Branch
Location3.8 MI NE of FM 927
RouteState Highway 174
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06625, -97.5776
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,257 (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 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 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 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 174 over Mesquite Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.