Loop 473 over Holliday Creek
FairWichita County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032430024901034
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,118
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop 473 over Holliday Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Loop 473 over Holliday Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 87 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 7,118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 66 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loop 473 over Holliday Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Loop 473 over Holliday 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Loop 473 over Holliday Creek carry?
About 7,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Loop 473 over Holliday Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 473 over Holliday Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.