US Bridges

US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.4 MI SE of FM 2329 · Structure no. 101080019706059

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesCaney Creek Relief
Location1.4 MI SE of FM 2329
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24001, -95.9031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.