US Bridges

SH 294 over Neches River

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Anderson C/L · Structure no. 100370005804016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
585 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 294 over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 294 over Neches River in Cherokee 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2041. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 294
CrossesNeches River
Location0.00 MI E of Anderson C/L
RouteState Highway 294
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62944, -95.28628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Neches River built?

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

What condition is SH 294 over Neches River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 294 over Neches River carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 294 over Neches River?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 294 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.