SH 72 over Gohlke Creek
FairDeWitt County, Texas · 0.48 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130620027010031
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Gohlke Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 72 over Gohlke Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 99 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,210 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Gohlke Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SH 72 over Gohlke 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Gohlke Creek carry?
About 5,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Gohlke Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Gohlke Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.