US Bridges

SH 207 over Tule Creek

Fair

Briscoe County, Texas · 5.5 MI N. of SH 86 · Structure no. 250230097003002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Tule Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 207 over Tule Creek in Briscoe County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesTule Creek
Location5.5 MI N. of SH 86
RouteState Highway 207
CountyBriscoe County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.54308, -101.42994
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over Tule Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Tule 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Tule Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Tule Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Tule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.