US Bridges

CR 3715 over Second Caney CR

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of CR 3718 · Structure no. 101080AA3715001

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3715 over Second Caney CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3715 over Second Caney CR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3715
CrossesSecond Caney CR
Location1.70 MI N of CR 3718
RouteCounty Highway 3715
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25103, -95.83802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3715 over Second Caney CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR 3715 over Second Caney CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3715 over Second Caney CR carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 3715 over Second Caney CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3715 over Second Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.