US Bridges

SH 7 over Jordan Branch

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 3.9 MI NE of SH 103 · Structure no. 110030089401004

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Jordan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Jordan Branch in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesJordan Branch
Location3.9 MI NE of SH 103
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42344, -94.90913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Jordan Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 7 over Jordan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Jordan Branch carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Jordan Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Jordan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.