US Bridges

CR 206 over Caney Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 1.46 MI NE of FM 1774 · Structure no. 170940AA0260001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 206 over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 206 over Caney Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 206
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.46 MI NE of FM 1774
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39073, -95.85726
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 206 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 206 over Caney Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 206 over Caney Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 206 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 206 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.