US Bridges

FM 1497 over East Caney Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 1498 · Structure no. 011390068803039

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1497 over East Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1497 over East Caney Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1497
CrossesEast Caney Creek
Location0.40 MI N of FM 1498
RouteState Highway 1497
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4628, -95.45023
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1497 over East Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1497 over East 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 East Caney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1497 over East Caney Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1497 over East Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.