US Bridges

SH 207 over Pleasant Creek

Fair

Armstrong County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of FM 285 · Structure no. 040060035705004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Pleasant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 207 over Pleasant Creek 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 6 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesPleasant Creek
Location4.0 MI N of FM 285
RouteState Highway 207
CountyArmstrong County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.81824, -101.43246
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over Pleasant Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 207 over Pleasant Creek 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 Pleasant Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 207 over Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 207 over Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.