US Bridges

SH 7 over Keechi Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 2.55 MI E of SH 75 · Structure no. 171450033501024

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Keechi Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Keechi Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,260 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location2.55 MI E of SH 75
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.26766, -95.93673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2020)
Projected traffic5,260 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Keechi 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 Keechi Creek carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.