FM 1497 over Caney Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 4.0 MI NW of FM 1498 · Structure no. 011390068803038
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1497 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1497 over Caney Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1497 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1497 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1497 over Caney Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 1497 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1497 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.