US Bridges

SH 94 over White Rock Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 2.90 MI NE of SH 19 · Structure no. 112280031901052

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,398
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over White Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 94 over White Rock Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 3,398 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2033. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 94
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location2.90 MI NE of SH 19
RouteState Highway 94
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.96833, -95.33363
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,398 (2020)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 94 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 over White Rock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 94 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 3,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.