US Bridges

FM 204 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210165503007

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 204 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 204 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 204
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.30 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 204
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32124, -99.74584
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2020)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 FM 204 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 204 over Cedar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 204 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 204 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 204 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.