US Bridges

SH 7 over Loco Bayou Relief

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Angelina C/L · Structure no. 111740055303010

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 Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Loco Bayou Relief 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2033. 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).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesLoco Bayou Relief
Location0.5 MI NE of Angelina C/L
RouteState Highway 7
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49174, -94.81743
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Loco Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Loco Bayou Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Loco Bayou Relief?

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 Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.