US Bridges

Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1728 · Structure no. 131580AA0107001

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 23 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHill Rd/Cr 117
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1728
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16819, -95.90981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Rd/Cr 117 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.