SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 237 · Structure no. 130620027001028
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,148
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,148 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 over Fifteen Mile 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 3,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.