US Bridges

SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 2749 · Structure no. 091470038203018

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 70 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 3,212 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesHeads Creek Trib
Location1.0 MI E of FM 2749
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28048, -96.49201
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic3,212 (2023)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2038
Trucks25%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib carry?

About 3,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Heads Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.