US Bridges

Bowie DR over Alum Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.11 MI NW of CR 139 · Structure no. 140110AA0189002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowie DR over Alum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowie DR over Alum Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBowie DR
CrossesAlum Creek
Location0.11 MI NW of CR 139
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17713, -97.20154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bowie DR over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowie DR over Alum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bowie DR over Alum Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bowie DR over Alum Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bowie DR over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.