US Bridges

FM 3506 over Caney Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 315 · Structure no. 101080357401001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3506 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3506 over Caney Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 3506
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 315
RouteState Highway 3506
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16949, -95.51676
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2018)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 3506 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3506 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 3506 over Caney Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 3506 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3506 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.