US Bridges

SH 204 over Bendabout Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 10.10 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370019807026

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Bendabout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 204 over Bendabout 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 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 204
CrossesBendabout Creek
Location10.10 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 204
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90104, -95.08555
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,583 (2021)
Projected traffic2,216 by 2041
Trucks34%
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 Bendabout Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 204 over Bendabout 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 Bendabout Creek carry?

About 1,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Bendabout Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Bendabout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.