US Bridges

SH 207 over Quitaque Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 2286 · Structure no. 050780045307003

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Quitaque Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 207 over Quitaque Creek in Floyd County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesQuitaque Creek
Location1.6 MI N of FM 2286
RouteState Highway 207
CountyFloyd County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.2397, -101.31049
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Quitaque Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Quitaque 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Quitaque Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Quitaque Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Quitaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.