SH 294 over Box Creek
GoodCherokee County, Texas · 9.65 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 100370005804013
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 944
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 294 over Box Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 294 over Box Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 294 over Box Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 294 over Box 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 294 over Box Creek carry?
About 944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 294 over Box Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SH 294 over Box Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.