SH 7 over Terrapin Creek
GoodNacogdoches County, Texas · 12.0 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740005901001
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Terrapin Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Terrapin Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Terrapin 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 over Terrapin Creek carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Terrapin Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Terrapin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.