US Bridges

Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of SH 31 W · Structure no. 101080109905018

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,055 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,036
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,036 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2041. The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 7
CrossesRailroad (up)/Walnut CR
Location0.15 MI SE of SH 31 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18971, -95.90669
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,055 ft (321.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,036 (2021)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR carry?

About 4,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR?

The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 7 over Railroad (up)/Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.