US Bridges

SH 207 over Falls Creek

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 5.10 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 050860045305005

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Falls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 207 over Falls Creek in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesFalls Creek
Location5.10 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 207
CountyGarza County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26089, -101.39238
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2020)
Projected traffic840 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 Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over Falls 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Falls Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Falls Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.