US Bridges

SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of FM 979 · Structure no. 171980038204026

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,349
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2 in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,349 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,689 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesSteele Creek Relief No 2
Location3.1 MI E of FM 979
RouteState Highway 7
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25973, -96.36396
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,349 (2023)
Projected traffic4,689 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2 carry?

About 3,349 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Steele Creek Relief No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.