US Bridges

CR 3817 over Third Caney CR

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.26 MI from SH 19 · Structure no. 101080AA3817201

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3817 over Third Caney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3817 over Third Caney CR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3817
CrossesThird Caney CR
Location0.26 MI from SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 3817
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2872, -95.83967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3817 over Third Caney CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3817 over Third 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 3817 over Third Caney CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3817 over Third Caney CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3817 over Third Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.