US Bridges

CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.6 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 100370AA2907102

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 28 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 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2907
CrossesBowles CR Rl
Location0.6 MI NW of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 2907
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59745, -95.15623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2907 over Bowles CR Rl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.