US Bridges

SH 294 over Manson CR

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 322 · Structure no. 100010005802015

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,872
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 294 over Manson CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 294 over Manson CR in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 294
CrossesManson CR
Location1.1 MI E of FM 322
RouteState Highway 294
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62989, -95.63424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2020)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Manson CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 294 over Manson 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 Manson CR carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 294 over Manson CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 294 over Manson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.