US Bridges

CR 101 over Caney Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of FM 1301 · Structure no. 132410AA0192002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 101 over Caney Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 101
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of FM 1301
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2253, -95.91368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 101 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 101 over Caney Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 101 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 101 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.