US Bridges

Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 2240 · Structure no. 190190B03120002

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,082
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 26 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 4,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,082 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCowhorn Creek RD
CrossesDouble Branch Creek
Location1.1 MI S of FM 2240
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45719, -94.07639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,082 (2013)
Projected traffic4,082 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch 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 Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek carry?

About 4,082 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Cowhorn Creek RD over Double Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.