SH 7 over Loco Bayou
GoodNacogdoches County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of Angelina C/L · Structure no. 111740055303009
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Loco Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Loco Bayou in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Loco Bayou built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Loco Bayou 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 Loco Bayou carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Loco Bayou?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Loco Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.