FM 521 over Caney Creek

Fair Condition62 years old2,990 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location0.55 Mi NE Of FM 457
CarriesFM 521
CrossesCaney Creek
Coordinates28.94103, -95.72260

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
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 Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area439.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,990 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580084701016

Nearby Bridges

FM 457 over Caney Creek 0.8 mi Fair FM 521 over Linnville Bayou 1.0 mi Fair FM 521 over Dead Slough 1.2 mi Good FM 457 over Dead Slough 1.4 mi Fair Sims Road/cr 153 over Linnville Bayou 1.9 mi Fair CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw 2.3 mi Fair FM 457 over Caney Creek 2.4 mi Fair FM 521 over Cedar Lake Creek 2.5 mi Fair CR 321 over Linnville Bayou 4.0 mi Good Grisham Rd/cr 152 over Caney Creek 4.7 mi Good