US Bridges

SH 7 over Beaver Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 1.98 MI W of IH 45 Wfr · Structure no. 171450033503115

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Beaver Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 3,836 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.98 MI W of IH 45 Wfr
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24825, -96.02061
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,836 (2020)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.