US Bridges

US 84 over Caney Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 2.35 MI E of FM 80 · Structure no. 170820005703004

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Caney Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 6,342 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,879 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.35 MI E of FM 80
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64844, -96.251
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,342 (2023)
Projected traffic8,879 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 84 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 US 84 over Caney Creek carry?

About 6,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.