US Bridges

Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 559 · Structure no. 190190B01375001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,821
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,821 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Lane
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 559
RouteCity Street 19
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45383, -94.07417
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,821 (2013)
Projected traffic7,821 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Lane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 7,821 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Lane over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.