US Bridges

SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek

Good

Randall County, Texas · 0.6 MI W. of IH 27 · Structure no. 041910046401141

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,646
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,646 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,292 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 217
CrossesTierra Blanca Creek
Location0.6 MI W. of IH 27
RouteState Highway 217
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.97966, -101.89314
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,646 (2022)
Projected traffic11,292 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 217 over Tierra Blanca 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?

About 5,646 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 217 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.