US Bridges

CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 1509 · Structure no. 011390AA0497001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 497 (24900)
CrossesCaney Creek Tributary
Location0.8 MI S of FM 1509
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60212, -95.74692
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 497 (24900) over Caney Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.