US Bridges

Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930AA0119005

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR is a concrete slab carrying Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1933, 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State HWY 135
CrossesBig Caney CR
Location0.3 MI N of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3934, -94.91091
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2018)
Projected traffic2,050 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR built?

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

What condition is Old State HWY 135 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 Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old State HWY 135 over Big Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.