US Bridges

CR 207 over IH 37

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 2.0 MI SE of SH 72 · Structure no. 161490007401181

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 207 over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 207 over IH 37 in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 207
CrossesIH 37
Location2.0 MI SE of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates28.46974, -98.11869
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 207 over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 207 over IH 37 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 207 over IH 37 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 207 over IH 37?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 207 over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.