US Bridges

CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 850 · Structure no. 102120AA0246102

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 246
CrossesCaney Creek Trib
Location0.35 MI S of FM 850
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29627, -95.06125
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 246 over Caney Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.