SH 204 over Mud Creek Relief
FairCherokee County, Texas · 9.20 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370019807024
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,537
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 204 over Mud Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 204 over Mud Creek Relief in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 204 over Mud Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 204 over Mud Creek Relief 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 204 over Mud Creek Relief carry?
About 1,537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SH 204 over Mud Creek Relief?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 204 over Mud Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.