SH 97 over Yow Branch
Gonzales County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 97 over Yow Branch in Gonzales County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 139 of the 281 inventoried bridges in Gonzales County rated good (49.5%); 8 (2.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 85 ft |
| Location | 6.40 Mi NE of SH 80 |
| NBI structure number | 130900034702013 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gonzales County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 10 over Draw | 1971 | 36,617 | Good |
| Ih 10 over Draw | 1971 | 36,617 | Fair |
| Ih 10 over Pecan Creek | 1971 | 36,617 | Good |
| Ih 10 over Draw | 1971 | 36,617 | Good |
| Ih 10 EB over SH 304 | 1970 | 33,532 | Fair |
| Ih 10 over Draw | 1970 | 28,792 | Good |
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