US Bridges

SH 7 over Peachtree Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 1733 · Structure no. 111140033601006

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Peachtree Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 3,105 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesPeachtree Creek
Location1.9 MI W of FM 1733
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34228, -95.27277
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,105 (2020)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 7 over Peachtree 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 Peachtree Creek carry?

About 3,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.