US Bridges

Caney Road over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Bowie County, Texas · Btwn Bass Wood/Old Boston · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV02479

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Caney Road over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caney Road over Rock Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Road
CrossesRock Creek
LocationBtwn Bass Wood/Old Boston
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41414, -94.34496
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Caney Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caney Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Army.