US Bridges

Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0378001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGrisham Rd/Cr 152
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.95 MI S of FM 457
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94757, -95.80071
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grisham Rd/Cr 152 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.