US Bridges

CR 104 over Williams Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM429 · Structure no. 181300AA0258001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Williams Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Williams Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 104
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM429
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59296, -96.14173
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 104 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Williams Creek 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 CR 104 over Williams Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 104 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.