US Bridges

SH 7 over Doe Creek

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of FM 3082 · Structure no. 112100005905033

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,689
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Doe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Doe Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 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 3,689 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,165 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesDoe Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of FM 3082
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90436, -94.07955
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,689 (2022)
Projected traffic5,165 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 7 over Doe Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Doe Creek carry?

About 3,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.