US Bridges

Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek

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Polk County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870AA0110002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 382 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hills Loop
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.65 MI S of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79344, -95.06024
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2018)
Projected traffic382 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hills Loop 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hills Loop over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.