US Bridges

CR 104 over Banita Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM2864 · Structure no. 111740AA0170001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Banita Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Banita Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 104
CrossesBanita Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM2864
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71154, -94.64902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 104 over Banita Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Banita Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 104 over Banita Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 104 over Banita Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Banita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.