Watson Rd over Caney Creek
Madison County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Watson Rd over Caney Creek in Madison County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 38 of the 122 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated good (31.1%); 3 (2.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 1.4 Mi S of Osr |
| NBI structure number | 171540AA0186001 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 45 over Draw | 1965 | 40,321 | Fair |
| Ih 45 over Draw | 1965 | 40,321 | Fair |
| Ih 45 over Draw | 1965 | 40,321 | Fair |
| Ih 45 SB over Bedias Creek | 1964 | 19,848 | Fair |
| Ih 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief | 1964 | 19,683 | Good |
| Ih 45 SB over SH 75 | 1964 | 19,097 | Fair |
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