FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek
GoodCoryell County, Texas · 1.84 MI NE of FM 580 · Structure no. 090500072401028
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 485 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2035. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek carry?
About 5,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek?
The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 116 over Cowhouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.