US Bridges

FM 2263 over Caney Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of SH 155 · Structure no. 192300123204007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2263 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2263 over Caney Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2263
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.75 MI N of SH 155
RouteState Highway 2263
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79953, -94.91024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2020)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 FM 2263 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2263 over Caney Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2263 over Caney Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2263 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2263 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.