US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of FM 833 · Structure no. 170820067501187

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.00 MI SE of FM 833
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79542, -96.25403
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Wfr 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 IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.