SH 105 over Caney Creek
FairGrimes County, Texas · 3.6 MI E of FM 1774 · Structure no. 170940033801063
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,141
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 105 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Caney Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 83 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 7,141 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,213 by 2039. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 105 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 105 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 105 over Caney Creek carry?
About 7,141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 105 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 105 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.