US Bridges

FM 1301 over Caney Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 3.15 MI SE of FM 442 · Structure no. 132410141203022

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,374
2024 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 1960, so it is 65 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 3,374 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,866 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1301
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.15 MI SE of FM 442
RouteState Highway 1301
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22713, -95.91776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,374 (2024)
Projected traffic4,866 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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 3,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1301 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1301 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.