US Bridges

SH 94 over Cedar Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030031904049

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,640
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 94 over Cedar Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 74 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,180 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 94
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.70 MI E of Lp 287
RouteState Highway 94
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33588, -94.74703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,640 (2020)
Projected traffic19,180 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 94 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH 94 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 94 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 13,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.