US Bridges

SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700353801005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4 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 7,261 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,340 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 242
CrossesCaney CR Rel 4
Location0.85 MI E of FM 1485
RouteState Highway 242
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21719, -95.26646
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,261 (2020)
Projected traffic10,340 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 CR Rel 4 built?

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

What condition is SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4 carry?

About 7,261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 242 over Caney CR Rel 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.