US Bridges

FM 3204 over Canant Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 4.8 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080016407014

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

About this bridge

FM 3204 over Canant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3204 over Canant Creek 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3204
CrossesCanant Creek
Location4.8 MI E of SH 31
RouteState Highway 3204
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29661, -95.52576
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3204 over Canant Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3204 over Canant 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3204 over Canant Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 3204 over Canant Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3204 over Canant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.