Firetower RD over Caney Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700AA1832066
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 596 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firetower RD over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firetower RD over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2026. The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firetower RD over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firetower RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Firetower RD over Caney Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Firetower RD over Caney Creek?
The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Firetower RD over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.