US Bridges

Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of SH 93 · Structure no. 190190061007190

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
581 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,970 by 2033. The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCowhorn Crk RD
CrossesIH 30
Location0.70 MI W of SH 93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46136, -94.0776
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length581 ft (177.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,970 (2013)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30 carry?

About 7,970 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30?

The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cowhorn Crk RD over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.