US Bridges

CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of End of FM2097 · Structure no. 202290AA0124002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary is a steel continuous other carrying CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 2650
CrossesCaney Creek Tributary
Location1.6 MI N of End of FM2097
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98282, -94.61604
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2016)
Projected traffic140 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2650 over Caney Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.