US Bridges

SH 110 over Bendabout Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.25 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370034504016

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,617
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Bendabout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 110 over Bendabout Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesBendabout Creek
Location3.25 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 110
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93593, -95.08311
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,617 (2021)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2041
Trucks32%
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 110 over Bendabout Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 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 110 over Bendabout Creek carry?

About 1,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Bendabout Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Bendabout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.