US Bridges

7th ST over Town Branch

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.49 MI E of SH 75 · Structure no. 172360B00007001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 7th ST over Town Branch in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th ST
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.49 MI E of SH 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72794, -95.55604
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th ST over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST over Town Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 7th ST over Town Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST over Town Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 7th ST over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.