US Bridges

CR 426 over Caney CR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 102120AA0426001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 426 over Caney CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 426 over Caney CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 426
CrossesCaney CR
Location1.9 MI S of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47583, -95.57416
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 CR 426 over Caney CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 426 over Caney CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 426 over Caney CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 426 over Caney CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 426 over Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.