US Bridges

SH 204 over Little Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 5.20 MI SE of SH 110 · Structure no. 100370045001024

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,666
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 204 over Little Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 204
CrossesLittle Creek
Location5.20 MI SE of SH 110
RouteState Highway 204
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8762, -94.99529
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2021)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Little Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Little Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 204 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.