US Bridges

SH 204 over Mud Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 9.40 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370019807025

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
637 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,343
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 204 over Mud Creek 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 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2038. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 204
CrossesMud Creek
Location9.40 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 204
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90102, -95.0971
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,343 (2020)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 204 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over Mud 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.