SH 72 over Woods Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of FM 237 · Structure no. 130620027001036
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,179
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over Woods Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. 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 Woods Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SH 72 over Woods 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Woods Creek carry?
About 3,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Woods Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Woods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.