US Bridges

SH 7 over Arnold Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Lp 304 · Structure no. 111140033601001

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,177
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Arnold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Arnold Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 92 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 4,177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesArnold Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Lp 304
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31404, -95.41946
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,177 (2019)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 7 over Arnold 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Arnold Creek carry?

About 4,177 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.