US Bridges

SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Fair

Crosby County, Texas · 15.6 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 050540045304009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a concrete culvert carrying SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location15.6 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 207
CountyCrosby County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44718, -101.38417
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.