SH 56 over Caney Creek
FairFannin County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of FM 898 · Structure no. 010750004505027
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,201
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 56 over Caney Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 56 over Caney 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 56 over Caney Creek carry?
About 1,201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.