US Bridges

SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar CR Res

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of SH 334 · Structure no. 101080166801004

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,720 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar CR Res is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar CR Res in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,490 by 2033. The structure is 3,720 ft (1,133.9 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
CrossesTwin CR / Cedar CR Res
Location1.70 MI S of SH 334
RouteState Highway 198
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30709, -96.1123
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation7: Better than 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, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,720 ft (1,133.9 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 traffic6,070 (2013)
Projected traffic8,490 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 Twin CR / Cedar CR Res built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar CR Res carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar CR Res?

The structure is 3,720 ft (1,133.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 198 NB over Twin CR / Cedar CR Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.