SH 173 over Turtle Creek
GoodKerr County, Texas · 5.2 MI N of FM 48O · Structure no. 151330042105037
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,002
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 173 over Turtle Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 6,002 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 173 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SH 173 over Turtle 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 173 over Turtle Creek carry?
About 6,002 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 173 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.