US Bridges

SH 7 over Dean Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 9.05 MI SW of FM 711 · Structure no. 112100005903025

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,466
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Dean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Dean Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 5 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 3,466 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,852 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesDean Creek
Location9.05 MI SW of FM 711
RouteState Highway 7
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68216, -94.35063
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,466 (2020)
Projected traffic4,852 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Dean Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 7 over Dean 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Dean Creek carry?

About 3,466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Dean Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.