US Bridges

CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 2.45 MI South of SH 21 · Structure no. 140280AA0111005

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 23 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR222(SCHUELKE Rd)
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location2.45 MI South of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 222
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98087, -97.712
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR222(SCHUELKE Rd) over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.