US Bridges

SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740038202008

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesBr of Big Sandy Crk
Location2.70 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31549, -96.83038
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2023)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Br of Big Sandy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.