TxDOT Closes SH 274 Bridge at Cedar Creek Reservoir

ATHENS — The Texas Department of Transportation has closed the SH 274 Bridge at the Cedar Creek Reservoir Spillway in Henderson County as a precautionary measure while conducting an in-depth inspection of the bridge. Officials say a concern was identified during a routine bridge inspection conducted by local maintenance forces. Traffic will be rerouted during the closure. According to TxDOT, to ensure the safety of the traveling public, the bridge will remain closed until a thorough evaluation has been completed and necessary repairs are made. The bridge is located on SH 274 about seven miles north of SH 31 between Trinidad and Seven Points.

In a news release, Tyler District Engineer Glenn Green said, “We’re bringing in our bridge experts to ensure the bridge can safely carry the anticipated traffic loads before we reopen.” The traveling public must use alternate routes along SH 334, SH 198 and SH 31 until further notice.