US Bridges

SH 17 over Toyah Creek

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 061950010302008

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
179 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17 over Toyah Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 17 over Toyah Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,435 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17
CrossesToyah Creek
Location2.40 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 17
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02834, -103.65316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2022)
Projected traffic1,435 by 2042
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 17 over Toyah Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17 over Toyah 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17 over Toyah Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Toyah Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Toyah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.