US Bridges

SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.80 MI SW of US 183 · Structure no. 130900034701010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,658 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,210 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesCross Timbers Creek
Location0.80 MI SW of US 183
RouteState Highway 97
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46628, -97.45467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,658 (2024)
Projected traffic10,210 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 over Cross Timbers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek carry?

About 6,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 over Cross Timbers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.