SH 72 over E Fork Cabeza Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of FM 239 · Structure no. 130620027002191
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over E Fork Cabeza Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over E Fork Cabeza 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,847 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 E Fork Cabeza Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 over E Fork Cabeza 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 E Fork Cabeza Creek carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over E Fork Cabeza Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over E Fork Cabeza Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.