SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief
FairRefugio County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 161960044704030
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,023
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief carry?
About 1,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 202 over Blanco Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.