US Bridges

SH 7 over Morral Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 4.1 MI SW of Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740055303003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
179 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,876
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Morral Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 over Morral 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 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 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,426 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesMorral Creek
Location4.1 MI SW of Loop 224
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54964, -94.73629
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Morral Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 7 over Morral 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 Morral Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7 over Morral Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Morral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.