US Bridges

SH 7 over Carrizo Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740005901027

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Carrizo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 over Carrizo Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 5,054 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,076 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location2.8 MI E of Loop 224
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60302, -94.57301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,054 (2022)
Projected traffic7,076 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 7 over Carrizo 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 Carrizo Creek carry?

About 5,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.