US Bridges

FM 859 over Caney Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.45 MI N of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340117102009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 859 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 859 over Caney Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,797 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 859
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.45 MI N of SH 64
RouteState Highway 859
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58091, -95.87386
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic2,712 (2023)
Projected traffic3,797 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 859 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 859 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 FM 859 over Caney Creek carry?

About 2,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 859 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 859 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.