US Bridges

SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161490048304022

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2 is a concrete slab carrying SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2 in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 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 12,180 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,060 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSH 72
CrossesFrio River Rel #2
Location1.6 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 72
StateTexas
Coordinates28.46473, -98.20879
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,180 (2013)
Projected traffic17,060 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2 carry?

About 12,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 over Frio River Rel #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.