US Bridges

SH 7 over Carrizo CR Relief

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740005901028

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,897
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Carrizo CR Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Carrizo CR Relief 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 4,897 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,076 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesCarrizo CR Relief
Location2.9 MI E of Loop 224
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60305, -94.57122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,897 (2024)
Projected traffic7,076 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 CR Relief 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 CR Relief 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 CR Relief carry?

About 4,897 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Carrizo CR Relief?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Carrizo CR Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.