SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek
FairGray County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of FM 2473 · Structure no. 040910056002025
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,082 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek in Gray 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 1,082 ft (329.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 273 over Mcclellan 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek?
The structure is 1,082 ft (329.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 273 over Mcclellan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.