US Bridges

FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750051005011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 898
CrossesCaney Crk Rel
Location1.8 MI N of SH 56
RouteState Highway 898
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60524, -96.27781
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2013)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel 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 FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 898 over Caney Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.