SH 72 over Smith Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 3.28 MI E of FM 239 · Structure no. 130620027002188
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,329
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 over Smith Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 3,329 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,128 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 over Smith 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 Smith Creek carry?
About 3,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.