US Bridges

SH 7 over US 69

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · SH 7 @ US 69 · Structure no. 110030019904029

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over US 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over US 69 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesUS 69
LocationSH 7 @ US 69
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45146, -94.86661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2013)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over US 69 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over US 69 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 SH 7 over US 69 carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over US 69?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.