US Bridges

CR 4222 over Caney CR

Poor

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 100370AA4222101

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4222 over Caney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4222 over Caney CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4222
CrossesCaney CR
Location1.8 MI N of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 4222
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99351, -95.14094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4222 over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 4222 over Caney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4222 over Caney CR carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 4222 over Caney CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4222 over Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.