SH 7 over Flat Fork Creek
GoodShelby County, Texas · 6.55 MI SW of US 84 · Structure no. 112100005905035
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,520 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,269
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Flat Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Flat Fork Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,269 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,977 by 2042. The structure is 1,520 ft (463.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Flat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Flat Fork 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 Flat Fork Creek carry?
About 4,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Flat Fork Creek?
The structure is 1,520 ft (463.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Flat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.