US Bridges

SH 7 over Alazan Creek

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 2782 · Structure no. 111740055303001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,876
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Alazan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 7 over Alazan Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,426 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 2782
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53421, -94.76126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,876 (2020)
Projected traffic5,426 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Alazan 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 Alazan Creek carry?

About 3,876 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.