CR 172 over Red Bank Creek
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Texas · .50 MI SW US84/FM604 Junc · Structure no. 082210AA0172001
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 172 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 172 over Red Bank Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 172 over Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 172 over Red Bank Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 172 over Red Bank Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 172 over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 172 over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.