US Bridges

CR 4076 over Caney Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.55 MI SE of US 190 · Structure no. 201760AA0380002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4076 over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4076 over Caney Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 4076
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.55 MI SE of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 4076
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73186, -93.61947
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 CR 4076 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4076 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4076 over Caney Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4076 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4076 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.