US Bridges

SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR

Good

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 1551 · Structure no. 041180035601058

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 207 SB
CrossesPanhandle Northern RR
Location0.3 MI N of FM 1551
RouteState Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates35.64559, -101.3986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2020)
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 SB over Panhandle Northern RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 SB over Panhandle Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.