E South 7th St
Carrying E South 7th St over CEDAR CREEK
0.28 MI E OF LOOP 243, Taylor, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E South 7th St
The E South 7th St bridge in Taylor, Texas carries E South 7th St over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 522 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E South 7th St compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 522 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082210B21429001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
E South 7th St is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare E South 7th St against other structures in Taylor and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for E South 7th St?
E South 7th St in Taylor, Texas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E South 7th St inspected?
E South 7th St's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 522 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E South 7th St is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for E South 7th St?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for E South 7th St.
Who is responsible for maintaining E South 7th St?
E South 7th St is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is E South 7th St and does age affect safety?
E South 7th St was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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