US Bridges

SH 204 over Angelina River

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1648 · Structure no. 111740045004025

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over Angelina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 204 over Angelina River in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,757 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 204
CrossesAngelina River
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1648
RouteState Highway 204
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82359, -94.94614
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2020)
Projected traffic1,757 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 204 over Angelina River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over Angelina River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Angelina River carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Angelina River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.