US Bridges

CR 3204 over Caney Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340AA3204101

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3204 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3204 over Caney Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3204
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.35 MI E of SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 3204
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60944, -95.91018
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3204 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3204 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3204 over Caney Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 3204 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3204 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.