US Bridges

Osr over East Caney Creek

Good

Madison County, Texas · 2.65 MI NE of FM 2289 · Structure no. 171540047503140

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over East Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Osr over East Caney Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOsr
CrossesEast Caney Creek
Location2.65 MI NE of FM 2289
RouteState Highway 999
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06565, -96.05218
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 East Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Osr over East Caney Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Osr over East Caney Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Osr over East Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.