US Bridges

FM 105 over Caney Creek

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810071002012

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 105 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 105 over Caney Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 79 years old, older 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 17,139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,070 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesFM 105
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.80 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15823, -94.01709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,139 (2022)
Projected traffic20,070 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 105 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FM 105 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 105 over Caney Creek carry?

About 17,139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 105 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 105 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.