SH 72 over Cabeza Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 1.37 MI E of Karnes C/L · Structure no. 130620027002192
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,897
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Cabeza Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 over 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,934 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 over 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 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 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Cabeza Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.