US Bridges

SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080064605307

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,640 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
2,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2041. The structure is 2,640 ft (804.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 198 NB
CrossesCedar Creek Reservoir
Location2.4 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 198
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20484, -96.02493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans22
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,640 ft (804.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2021)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir 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 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir carry?

About 2,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir?

The structure is 2,640 ft (804.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 198 NB over Cedar Creek Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.