US Bridges

Sl 7 over Selfs Branch

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 59 · Structure no. 101080109905019

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 7 over Selfs Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 7 over Selfs Branch 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 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 7
CrossesSelfs Branch
Location0.35 MI W of FM 59
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16721, -95.87782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2023)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Selfs Branch built?

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

What condition is Sl 7 over Selfs 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 7 over Selfs Branch carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sl 7 over Selfs Branch?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 7 over Selfs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.