US Bridges

FM 794 over Canoe Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 130900113302003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 794 over Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 794 over Canoe Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 1,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 794
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location2.30 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 794
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62211, -97.48693
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,194 (2020)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FM 794 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 794 over Canoe 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 794 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 1,194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 794 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 794 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.