US Bridges

FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 1.47 MI NW of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940140001025

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1774
CrossesCaney Creek Branch
Location1.47 MI NW of SH 105
RouteState Highway 1774
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35639, -95.873
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2020)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1774 over Caney Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1774 over Caney Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.