US Bridges

FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.92 MI NE of FM 580 · Structure no. 090500072401019

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 116
CrossesCowhouse Creek Relief
Location1.92 MI NE of FM 580
RouteState Highway 116
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28684, -97.88348
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2020)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.