US Bridges

SH 7 over Mill Pond Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 75 · Structure no. 171450033501025

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Mill Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Mill Pond Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,260 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesMill Pond Creek
Location0.35 MI E of SH 75
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25798, -95.97265
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Mill Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 7 over Mill Pond 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Mill Pond Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7 over Mill Pond Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Mill Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.