US Bridges

SH 7 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of US 79 · Structure no. 171450033503014

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 7 over Brushy Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 78 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 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.5 MI E of US 79
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24721, -96.21569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2020)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 7 over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.