US Bridges

SH 207 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 136 · Structure no. 041180035506015

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Abandoned RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 207 over Abandoned RR in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.2 MI E of SH 136
RouteState Highway 207
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.91745, -101.43755
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2023)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 207 over Abandoned RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.