SH 72 over Frio River
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161490048304023
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,909
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Frio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 over Frio River 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 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 5,909 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,080 by 2033. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 72 over Frio River 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 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Frio River carry?
About 5,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Frio River?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Frio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.