US Bridges

CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.28 MI N of CR 110 · Structure no. 120200AA0638002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 115 (wells Dr)
CrossesCowart Creek
Location0.28 MI N of CR 110
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52352, -95.28071
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 (wells Dr) over Cowart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.