State Highway 176 (SH 176) is a

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running from the

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state line east to Big Spring. It is most commonly known as the Andrews Highway.

History

SH 176 was originally designated on September 22, 1932 as a connector route between

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and the Gregg/Rusk County Line. On May 23, 1933, SH 176 was extended to

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. On September 26, 1939, this route had been reassigned to SH 31 when its path was shifted south. The current routing was first cosigned, but not designated, on September 29, 1953 concurrent with FM 87. On August 29, 1990 this route was officially designated, canceling FM 87.

Major intersections

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