US Bridges

SH 17 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 2.3 MI NE of SH 118 · Structure no. 241230010403055

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 17 over Walnut 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.3 MI NE of SH 118
RouteState Highway 17
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62886, -103.86195
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2020)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 17 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17 over Walnut 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.