US Bridges

FM 315 over Caney Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 3506 · Structure no. 101080055902019

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 315 over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 315 over Caney Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 315
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 3506
RouteState Highway 315
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17696, -95.52154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2023)
Projected traffic580 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 315 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 315 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 315 over Caney Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 315 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 315 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.