US Bridges

SH 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir)

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.90 MI E of SH 274 · Structure no. 101080069702030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
2,401 ft
60 main spans
Daily traffic
6,511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,511 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,203 by 2041. The structure is 2,401 ft (731.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 334 EB
CrossesCedar Creek (reservoir)
Location2.90 MI E of SH 274
RouteState Highway 334
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3305, -96.16488
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans60
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,401 ft (731.8 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 traffic6,511 (2021)
Projected traffic8,203 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 334 EB 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 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir) carry?

About 6,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir)?

The structure is 2,401 ft (731.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 334 EB over Cedar Creek (reservoir)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.