US Bridges

SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of IH 69 · Structure no. 121700351007316

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,155 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 99 Wbml
CrossesCaney Crk
Location2.5 MI E of IH 69
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13608, -95.18785
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,155 ft (352 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk?

The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 Wbml over Caney Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.