US Bridges

FM 3204 over Horn Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080016407013

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3204 over Horn Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 3204 over Horn Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3204
CrossesHorn Branch
Location3.9 MI E of SH 31
RouteState Highway 3204
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29669, -95.53986
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2021)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3204 over Horn Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3204 over Horn Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3204 over Horn Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3204 over Horn Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3204 over Horn Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.