US Bridges

US 59 Ml over Caney Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700017705269

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,280 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
69,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Ml over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Ml over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 69,563 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,648 by 2042. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Ml
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.35 MI N of FM 1485
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16029, -95.21176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,280 ft (390.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,563 (2023)
Projected traffic119,648 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 59 Ml over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Ml 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Ml over Caney Creek carry?

About 69,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Ml over Caney Creek?

The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Ml over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.