SH 72 over Cabeza Creek
FairDeWitt County, Texas · 1.37 MI E of Karnes C/L · Structure no. 130620027002010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,897
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Cabeza Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 72 over Cabeza Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,790 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 over Cabeza Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SH 72 over Cabeza 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 Cabeza Creek carry?
About 3,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Cabeza Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Cabeza Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.