US Bridges

FM 1995 over Caney Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of Van Zandt Cl · Structure no. 102120191302001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1995 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1995 over Caney Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1995
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.6 MI E of Van Zandt Cl
RouteState Highway 1995
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49144, -95.56904
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2020)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 1995 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1995 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1995 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1995 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 1995 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.