US Bridges

Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740051303122

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus SH 7
CrossesGoodwin Branch
Location0.10 MI N of SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28201, -97.06567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bus SH 7 over Goodwin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.