US Bridges

SH 154 over Caney Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of FM 2879 · Structure no. 191030040203035

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 154 over Caney Creek in Harrison 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 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.30 MI W of FM 2879
RouteState Highway 154
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6757, -94.68922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2020)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 154 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 154 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.