US Bridges

FM 752 over Bowles Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of SH 294 · Structure no. 100370206601001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 752 over Bowles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 752 over Bowles Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 752
CrossesBowles Creek
Location2.90 MI NW of SH 294
RouteState Highway 752
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66546, -95.1172
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 752 over Bowles Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 752 over Bowles 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 752 over Bowles Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 752 over Bowles Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 752 over Bowles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.