SH 7 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair Condition76 years old2,785 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFalls
Location1.70 Mi E Of SH 6
CarriesSH 7
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Coordinates31.31137, -96.84605

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length161.1 ft (49.1 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area662.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1961)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,785 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090740038202009

Nearby Bridges

SH 7 over Little Sandy Creek 0.7 mi Good FM 2958 over Big Sandy Creek 0.7 mi Good FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek 0.9 mi Fair SH 7 over Br Of Big Sandy Crk 1.0 mi Fair CR 177 over Little Elm Creek 1.1 mi Good CR 236 over Big Creek Branch 1.4 mi Fair FM 147 over Big Sandy Creek 1.6 mi Fair FM 147 over Br Of Big Sandy Crk 1.6 mi Good FM 2958 over Keechi Creek 1.6 mi Good SH 6 NB over SH 7 1.7 mi Good