US Bridges

SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1648 · Structure no. 111740045004027

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

About this bridge

SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,757 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 204
CrossesAngelina River Relief 2
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1648
RouteState Highway 204
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82383, -94.93644
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2020)
Projected traffic1,757 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Relief 2 built?

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

What condition is SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2 carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over Angelina River Relief 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.