US Bridges

Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Robison RD · Structure no. 190190B02760001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,248 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTucker ST
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Robison RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44151, -94.07443
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2023)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker ST 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 Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker ST over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.