CR 849 over Caney Creek
PoorNacogdoches County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 343 · Structure no. 111740AA0388001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 849 over Caney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 849 over Caney Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR 849 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 849 over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 849 over Caney Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is CR 849 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 849 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.