US Bridges

Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR

Poor

Bowie County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 190190AA0503002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Forest RD
CrossesAkin CR
Location0.7 MI SW of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 1314
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35723, -94.14062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2023)
Projected traffic327 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Forest RD over Akin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.