US Bridges

Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 201760030510053

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSl 505(KAUFMAN St)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.35 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 505
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8432, -93.76012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2024)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 505(KAUFMAN St) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.