US Bridges

SH 7 over Mcdaniel Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 5.15 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 171450033503011

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,378
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Mcdaniel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Mcdaniel Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 3,378 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesMcdaniel Creek
Location5.15 MI W of IH 45
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24418, -96.07122
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,378 (2020)
Projected traffic5,930 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Mcdaniel Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Creek carry?

About 3,378 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Mcdaniel Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Mcdaniel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.