SH 7 over E Fork of Cochino Bayou
GoodHouston County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of FM 357 · Structure no. 111140033601044
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,586
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over E Fork of Cochino Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over E Fork of 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over E Fork of Cochino Bayou built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over E Fork of 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 E Fork of Cochino Bayou carry?
About 3,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over E Fork of Cochino Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over E Fork of Cochino Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.