US Bridges

SH 294 over Mack CR

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of US 79 · Structure no. 100010005801017

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,669
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 294 over Mack CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 294 over Mack CR in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 294
CrossesMack CR
Location1.7 MI E of US 79
RouteState Highway 294
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66086, -95.74057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2020)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 294 over Mack CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 294 over Mack CR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 294 over Mack CR carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 294 over Mack CR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 294 over Mack CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.