US Bridges

IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 559 · Structure no. 190190061007216

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,204
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5,204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,326 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB Frtg RD
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location0.90 MI E of FM 559
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46203, -94.07229
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,204 (2011)
Projected traffic8,326 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 5,204 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB Frtg RD over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.