SH 72 over Esperanza Creek
GoodMcMullen County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of SH 97 · Structure no. 151620048302040
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,865
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Esperanza Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 over Esperanza Creek in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,611 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Esperanza Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 72 over Esperanza 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 72 over Esperanza Creek carry?
About 1,865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Esperanza Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Esperanza Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.