US Bridges

FM 315 over Caddo Creek Relief

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 101080089001018

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 315 over Caddo Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 315 over Caddo Creek Relief in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 315
CrossesCaddo Creek Relief
Location0.3 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 315
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07042, -95.60053
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Caddo Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 315 over Caddo Creek Relief 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 Caddo Creek Relief carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 315 over Caddo Creek Relief?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 315 over Caddo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.