US Bridges

W Caney Loop over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Texas · 2.70 MI SW of FM 1745 · Structure no. 111870AA0239002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Caney Loop over Caney Creek is a steel continuous other carrying W Caney Loop over Caney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Caney Loop
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.70 MI SW of FM 1745
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88167, -94.63902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Caney Loop over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is W Caney Loop 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Caney Loop over Caney Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Caney Loop over Caney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W Caney Loop over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.