US Bridges

SH 207 over West Dixon Creek

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 15.7 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 040330035602004

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over West Dixon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 207 over West Dixon Creek in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 98 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesWest Dixon Creek
Location15.7 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 207
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.56044, -101.40668
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2020)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over West Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH 207 over West Dixon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 207 over West Dixon Creek carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over West Dixon Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over West Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.