US Bridges

SH 56 over Caney Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 898 · Structure no. 010750004505029

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,527
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 over Caney Branch 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 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSH 56
CrossesCaney Branch
Location0.3 MI W of FM 898
RouteState Highway 56
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57797, -96.27731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,527 (2020)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 over Caney Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 1,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.