US Bridges

SH 242 over Caney Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700353801001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
895 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,732
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 242 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 242 over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,732 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,225 by 2042. The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 242
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 1485
RouteState Highway 242
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21652, -95.27742
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length895 ft (272.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,732 (2023)
Projected traffic12,225 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SH 242 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 242 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 242 over Caney Creek carry?

About 8,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 242 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 242 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.