US Bridges

IH 20 over Caney Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 859 · Structure no. 102340049502036

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Caney Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 48,975 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,927 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.70 MI W of FM 859
RouteInterstate 20
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59046, -95.8849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,975 (2023)
Projected traffic73,927 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is IH 20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Caney Creek carry?

About 48,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.