US Bridges

FM 1301 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 1.00 MI NW of FM 442 · Structure no. 132410141203017

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,218
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1301 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1301 over Caney Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,218 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,705 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1301
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.00 MI NW of FM 442
RouteState Highway 1301
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27338, -95.95786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,218 (2021)
Projected traffic8,705 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM 1301 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 1301 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1301 over Caney Creek carry?

About 6,218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1301 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1301 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.