SH 7 over Red Creek
GoodNacogdoches County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740005901023
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,054
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Red Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5,054 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,076 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Red Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SH 7 over Red 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 Red Creek carry?
About 5,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Red Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Red Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.