US Bridges

SH 7 over Keechi Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740038202011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Keechi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 7 over Keechi Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location3.70 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31921, -96.81379
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 7 over Keechi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Keechi Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.