US Bridges

SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern RR

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 1551 · Structure no. 041180035601015

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern RR in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2033. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207 NB
CrossesPanhandle Northern RR
Location0.3 MI N of FM 1551
RouteState Highway 207
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.64564, -101.39837
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,519 (2023)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern 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 NB over Panhandle Northern RR carry?

About 1,519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern RR?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 NB over Panhandle Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.