US Bridges

SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 7.20 MI S of SH 334 · Structure no. 101080056102014

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
720 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,421 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2033. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 274
CrossesCedar Creek Spillway
Location7.20 MI S of SH 334
RouteState Highway 274
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23862, -96.14434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2020)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway 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 SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway carry?

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 274 over Cedar Creek Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.