US Bridges

SH 204 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.17 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 102010045002017

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 204 over White Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 204 over White Oak Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 204
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.17 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 204
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85929, -94.98157
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2021)
Projected traffic2,106 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 204 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 204 over White Oak 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 SH 204 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 204 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 204 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.