US Bridges

SH 150 over Caney Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 3.37 MI E of SH 75 · Structure no. 172360039501002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 150 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 150 over Caney Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 150
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.37 MI E of SH 75
RouteState Highway 150
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52949, -95.42617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2020)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SH 150 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 150 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 SH 150 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 150 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 150 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.