US Bridges

CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 281 · Structure no. 041180AA0109001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesSouth Palo Duro Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.01635, -101.51595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over South Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.