US Bridges

SH 204 over Caney Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of SH 110 · Structure no. 100370045001028

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 204 over Caney Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149,319 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 204
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.40 MI E of SH 110
RouteState Highway 204
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89479, -95.03666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,319 (2021)
Projected traffic2,186 by 2041
Trucks21%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 204 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Caney Creek carry?

About 149,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.