US Bridges

SH 7 over Neches River

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.0 MI E of Houston C/L · Structure no. 110030033603015

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
477 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Neches River in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 79 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 4,468 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2033. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesNeches River
Location0.0 MI E of Houston C/L
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39668, -94.96598
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,468 (2024)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 7 over Neches River 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 Neches River carry?

About 4,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Neches River?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.