US Bridges

SH 94 over Neches River

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of FM 2497 · Structure no. 110030031904065

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,585 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
3,084
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 94 over Neches River in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 3,084 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2030. The structure is 1,585 ft (483.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSH 94
CrossesNeches River
Location2.00 MI W of FM 2497
RouteState Highway 94
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28938, -94.88221
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,585 ft (483.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,084 (2020)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 94 over Neches River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 over Neches River 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 Neches River carry?

About 3,084 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 over Neches River?

The structure is 1,585 ft (483.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.