US Bridges

College Drive over Cowhorn Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.2 Mi.W.Of Richmond Rd. · Structure no. 190190B00525001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Drive over Cowhorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying College Drive over Cowhorn Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,740 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Drive
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W.Of Richmond Rd.
RouteCity Street 18
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44699, -94.07491
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2018)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 College Drive over Cowhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does College Drive over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is College Drive over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns College Drive over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.