US Bridges

Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930AA0073001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR is a concrete culvert carrying Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Blackman RD
CrossesBig Caney CR
Location0.8 MI N of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39517, -94.92526
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2018)
Projected traffic664 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Green Blackman RD over Big Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.