US Bridges

SH 7 over White Rock Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 232 · Structure no. 111140033601002

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

About this bridge

SH 7 over White Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over White Rock 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 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 4,177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 232
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33136, -95.32399
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,177 (2019)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over White Rock 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 White Rock Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over White Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.