US Bridges

SH 7 over Cochino Bayou

Good

Houston County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of FM 357 · Structure no. 111140033601043

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,586
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Cochino Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Cochino Bayou in Houston 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 3,586 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesCochino Bayou
Location0.95 MI NE of FM 357
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36873, -95.17129
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,586 (2020)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 7 over Cochino Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 7 over Cochino Bayou 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 Cochino Bayou carry?

About 3,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Cochino Bayou?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Cochino Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.