US Bridges

SH 304 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 2571 · Structure no. 140110057301025

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 304 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 304 over Cedar Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,734 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 304
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 2571
RouteState Highway 304
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0359, -97.31312
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (2023)
Projected traffic5,734 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 304 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 304 over Cedar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 304 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 304 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 304 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.