US Bridges

SH 7 over Attoyac River

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 95 · Structure no. 111740005901006

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
907 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Attoyac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Attoyac River in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 91 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 5 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 4,292 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,009 by 2042. The structure is 907 ft (276.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesAttoyac River
Location0.9 MI E of FM 95
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64802, -94.39785
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+29 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length907 ft (276.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,292 (2022)
Projected traffic6,009 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Attoyac River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 7 over Attoyac River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Attoyac River carry?

About 4,292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Attoyac River?

The structure is 907 ft (276.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Attoyac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.