US Bridges

SH 207 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Texas · 3.1 MI S of FM 1151 · Structure no. 040060035703002

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 207 over Mulberry Creek in Armstrong County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 207
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.1 MI S of FM 1151
RouteState Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates35.05994, -101.36289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Mulberry Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.