US Bridges

CR 309 over Caddo Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 100010AA0309001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 309 over Caddo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 309 over Caddo Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 309
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location0.5 MI S of US 175
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04066, -95.4571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 309 over Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 309 over Caddo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 309 over Caddo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 309 over Caddo Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 309 over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.