US Bridges

SH 94 over West Caney Creek

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 4.30 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 112280031901056

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,099
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 over West Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 94 over West Caney Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,099 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 94
CrossesWest Caney Creek
Location4.30 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 94
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05461, -95.23165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,099 (2020)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 94 over West Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 over West Caney Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 94 over West Caney Creek carry?

About 2,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 over West Caney Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 over West Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.