SH 97 over Kerr Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 130900002507153
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Kerr Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over Kerr Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 97 over Kerr Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over Kerr 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Kerr Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Kerr Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Kerr Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.