US Bridges

Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Azalea LN · Structure no. 121700AA1845001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw is a steel culvert carrying Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLilac Lane
CrossesCaney Creek Draw
Location0.10 MI S of Azalea LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18609, -95.24543
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lilac Lane over Caney Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.