US Bridges

SH 7 over Atascoso Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 6.2 MI E of Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740005901024

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Atascoso Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 over Atascoso 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 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 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,213 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesAtascoso Creek
Location6.2 MI E of Loop 224
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61468, -94.51714
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,438 (2022)
Projected traffic6,213 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Atascoso 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 Atascoso Creek 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 Atascoso Creek carry?

About 4,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Atascoso Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Atascoso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.