SH 72 over Nichols Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 792 · Structure no. 161290027003034
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,961
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Nichols Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 72 over Nichols Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5,961 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 72 over Nichols Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 over Nichols 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Nichols Creek carry?
About 5,961 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Nichols Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Nichols Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.