SH 21 over Bowles CR
FairCherokee County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of Houston C/L · Structure no. 100370011804075
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,499
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Bowles CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over Bowles CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,428 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Bowles CR built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 over Bowles CR 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Bowles CR carry?
About 1,499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Bowles CR?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Bowles CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.