US Bridges

SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res)

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 4.3 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080064605312

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,120 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
4,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 3,120 ft (951 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 198 SB
CrossesClear Creek (cdr CR Res)
Location4.3 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 198
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22685, -96.03443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans26
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,120 ft (951 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,391 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res) carry?

About 4,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res)?

The structure is 3,120 ft (951 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 198 SB over Clear Creek (cdr CR Res)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.