US Bridges

FM 1097 over Caney Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.95 MI NE of SH 75 · Structure no. 121700125902013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1097 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1097 over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,130 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1097
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.95 MI NE of SH 75
RouteState Highway 1097
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45504, -95.42336
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,807 (2023)
Projected traffic15,130 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 1097 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1097 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1097 over Caney Creek carry?

About 10,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1097 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1097 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.