US Bridges

Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR

Poor

Washington County, Texas · 4.76 MI SW of FM 1371 · Structure no. 172390AA0331002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaney Creek RD
CrossesTrib of Caney CR
Location4.76 MI SW of FM 1371
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10702, -96.31416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Creek RD over Trib of Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.