SH 97 over Turkey Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 4.50 MI W of FM 466 · Structure no. 130900034702016
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,803
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 97 over Turkey Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,524 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.