US Bridges

CR 235 over Caney Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 102 · Structure no. 132410AA0235002

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 235 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 235 over Caney Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 235
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.40 MI N of FM 102
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33533, -96.12739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 235 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 235 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 235 over Caney Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 235 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 235 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.