US Bridges

SH 7 over Lee Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 2.10 MI NE of FM 357 · Structure no. 111140033601045

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Lee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Lee Creek 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 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,035 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesLee Creek
Location2.10 MI NE of FM 357
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38304, -95.15291
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2023)
Projected traffic7,035 by 2042
Trucks31%
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 Lee Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 7 over Lee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Lee Creek carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.