US Bridges

Cowgill RD over Drainage

GoodPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 Miles East of Vera CR · Structure no. AFTXCRYB00020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Cowgill RD over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cowgill RD over Drainage in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCowgill RD
CrossesDrainage
Location0.1 Miles East of Vera CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68406, -98.60493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic360 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowgill RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowgill RD over Drainage 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 Cowgill RD over Drainage carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cowgill RD over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cowgill RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the Air Force.