SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek
FairDeWitt County, Texas · 0.24 MI E of SH 119 · Structure no. 130620027001005
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,637
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 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 6,637 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek carry?
About 6,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Yorktown Coleto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.