SH 204 over Mars Branch
GoodCherokee County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of SH 110 · Structure no. 100370045001029
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,712
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 204 over Mars Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 204 over Mars Branch 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 1,712 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,787 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 204 over Mars Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 204 over Mars Branch 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 Mars Branch carry?
About 1,712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 204 over Mars Branch?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 204 over Mars Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.