FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek

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Henderson County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080016407047

Built: 2015; 10 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 37 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 824; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3204

CrossesSawmill Creek

Location1.9 MI E of SH 31

RouteState Highway 3204

CountyHenderson County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.30494, -95.57365

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHL 93

Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)

Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2020)

Projected traffic1,080 by 2031

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 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 FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3204 over Sawmill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3204 over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.