US Bridges

Osr over Caney Creek Relief

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of FM 39 · Structure no. 171540047503098

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over Caney Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Osr over Caney Creek Relief in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,171 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOsr
CrossesCaney Creek Relief
Location0.65 MI NE of FM 39
RouteState Highway 999
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03222, -96.1065
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2023)
Projected traffic3,171 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Osr over Caney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osr over Caney Creek Relief 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 Osr over Caney Creek Relief carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Osr over Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Osr over Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.