US Bridges

SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv

Fair

Armstrong County, Texas · 5.3 MI N of FM 285 · Structure no. 040060035705003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
976 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv in Armstrong County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 976 ft (297.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesPrairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv
Location5.3 MI N of FM 285
RouteState Highway 207
CountyArmstrong County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.83697, -101.41616
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length976 ft (297.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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$635,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv?

The structure is 976 ft (297.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Prairie Dog Twn Fk Redrv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.