US Bridges

SH 94 over Kemper Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 112280031902069

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,975
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over Kemper Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 94 over Kemper Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 94
CrossesKemper Creek
Location1.1 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 94
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07083, -95.11845
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2020)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 94 over Kemper Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 94 over Kemper 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 Kemper Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 over Kemper Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over Kemper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.