US Bridges

SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 8.57 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630042101016

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,815
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 80 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 2,815 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 173
CrossesHog Wallow Creek
Location8.57 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 173
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25145, -99.0444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,815 (2020)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 173 over Hog Wallow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek carry?

About 2,815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 173 over Hog Wallow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.