US Bridges

FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of FM 2612 · Structure no. 190340157403007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 161
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location1.70 MI S of FM 2612
RouteState Highway 161
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96116, -94.63448
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2020)
Projected traffic790 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 161 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 161 over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.