US Bridges

SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork)

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 4.80 MI NW of SH 182 · Structure no. 102500040102012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,760 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
4,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2033. The structure is 2,760 ft (841.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 154
CrossesCaney Creek (lake Fork)
Location4.80 MI NW of SH 182
RouteState Highway 154
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85525, -95.53021
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,760 ft (841.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,839 (2023)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) carry?

About 4,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork)?

The structure is 2,760 ft (841.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Caney Creek (lake Fork)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.