US Bridges

Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700AA1845104

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2026. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Lane
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.6 MI E of FM 1485
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19125, -95.24332
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Lane over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Lane over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.