US Bridges

FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork)

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of SH 154 · Structure no. 102500065704011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,040 ft
38 main spans
Daily traffic
1,646
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2033. The structure is 3,040 ft (926.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 515
CrossesCaney Creek (lake Fork)
Location2.00 MI E of SH 154
RouteState Highway 515
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89595, -95.52387
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans38
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,040 ft (926.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,646 (2020)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 515 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 FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork) carry?

About 1,646 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork)?

The structure is 3,040 ft (926.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 515 over Caney Creek (lake Fork)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.