SH 173 over Verde Creek
GoodMedina County, Texas · 17.38 MI from Bandera C.L · Structure no. 151630042108040
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,740
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 173 over Verde Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 173 over Verde Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 173 over Verde Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 173 over Verde 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 173 over Verde Creek carry?
About 2,740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 173 over Verde Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 173 over Verde Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.