US Bridges

Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek

Good

Walker County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of SH 19 · Structure no. 172360AA0166001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWood Farm RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location4.4 MI N of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84382, -95.441
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Farm RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.