SH 17 over Sheep Pen Creek
GoodJeff Davis County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of SH 118 · Structure no. 241230010403054
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 715
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 17 over Sheep Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 17 over Sheep Pen Creek in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 17 over Sheep Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 17 over Sheep Pen 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 17 over Sheep Pen Creek carry?
About 715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 17 over Sheep Pen Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 17 over Sheep Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.