US Bridges

SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 2749 · Structure no. 091470038203124

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2038. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesTxu Haul Road & Railroad
Location0.15 MI E of FM 2749
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28279, -96.50488
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2018)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 Txu Haul Road & Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Txu Haul Road & Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.