SH 173 over Camp Meeting Creek
FairKerr County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330060901001
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,699
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over Camp Meeting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 173 over Camp Meeting Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 years old, older 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 12,699 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,350 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Camp Meeting Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SH 173 over Camp Meeting 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 173 over Camp Meeting Creek carry?
About 12,699 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over Camp Meeting Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 173 over Camp Meeting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.