US Bridges

SH 207 over Middle Dixon Creek

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 11.5 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 040330035602005

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,864
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Middle Dixon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 207 over Middle 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 1,864 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesMiddle Dixon Creek
Location11.5 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 207
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.50062, -101.39591
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,864 (2020)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle Dixon Creek carry?

About 1,864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Middle Dixon Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Middle Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.