US Bridges

FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of SH 243 · Structure no. 102340064602036

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 47
CrossesCaney Creek Rel
Location2.20 MI N of SH 243
RouteState Highway 47
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58303, -96.02363
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.