US Bridges

SH 7 over Pine Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 7.05 MI E of FM 811 · Structure no. 171450033501016

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,381
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Pine Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,381 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesPine Creek
Location7.05 MI E of FM 811
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33288, -95.76986
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,381 (2020)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SH 7 over Pine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,381 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.