US Bridges

US 67 over Cowhorn Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of SH 93 · Structure no. 190190001013151

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,793
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Cowhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Cowhorn Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,793 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,680 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location0.70 MI W of SH 93
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42182, -94.0728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,793 (2022)
Projected traffic22,680 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 over Cowhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Cowhorn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 11,793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.