SH 21 over Cowpen Creek
GoodCaldwell County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140280047104072
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,178
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over Cowpen Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 19,178 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,151 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 over Cowpen 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 19,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.