US Bridges

CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082210AA0173001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 173
CrossesE Fk Bulger CR
Location0.50 MI W of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12786, -99.87378
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2015)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 173 over E Fk Bulger CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.