FM 457 over Caney Creek

Fair Condition67 years old3,051 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location0.40 Mi NW Of FM 521
CarriesFM 457
CrossesCaney Creek
Coordinates28.93840, -95.73618

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area652.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,051 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580060501011

Nearby Bridges

FM 521 over Dead Slough 0.7 mi Good FM 521 over Caney Creek 0.8 mi Fair Sims Road/cr 153 over Linnville Bayou 1.5 mi Fair FM 521 over Linnville Bayou 1.8 mi Fair FM 457 over Dead Slough 1.9 mi Fair CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw 3.0 mi Fair FM 457 over Caney Creek 3.0 mi Fair FM 521 over Cedar Lake Creek 3.3 mi Fair CR 321 over Linnville Bayou 3.7 mi Good Grisham Rd/cr 152 over Caney Creek 4.0 mi Good