US Bridges

SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of FM 211 · Structure no. 050860045305019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 207
CrossesNF Dmf Brazos River
Location2.30 MI N of FM 211
RouteState Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31973, -101.39154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River 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 NF Dmf Brazos River carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over NF Dmf Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.