US Bridges

Toll 49 over Caney CR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of SH 110 · Structure no. 102120TL0049058

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over Caney CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over Caney CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49
CrossesCaney CR
Location1.85 MI S of SH 110
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42174, -95.43657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2022)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll 49 over Caney CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over Caney CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll 49 over Caney CR carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over Caney CR?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over Caney CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.