US Bridges

Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700AA1478051

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesStidham Road
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location1.6 MI W of FM 1314
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25104, -95.42123
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stidham Road over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.